NRAI President Appointed Interim Chair Of ISSF Committee On E-Sports & E-Games

Last Updated:July 17, 2025, 12:06 IST

Kalikesh Narayan Singh De has been appointed Interim Chairperson of the ISSF Committee on E-Sports, E-Games, and Tech Innovations.

National Rifle Association of India president Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on Thursday announced that its president, Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, has been appointed as the Interim Chairperson of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Committee on E-Sports, E-Games, and Technological Innovations.

The appointment was confirmed through a formal letter sent on Wednesday from the ISSF Headquarters in Munich, addressed to Singh Deo and signed by ISSF president Luciano Rossi and Secretary General Alessandro Nicotra di San Giacomo.

The newly formed committee is a strategic initiative by the ISSF to explore and integrate emerging digital and technological trends such as virtual and augmented reality formats, e-shooting competitions, and innovations in judging and training technologies.

Under Singh Deo’s leadership, the NRAI has also sanctioned the inaugural edition of the Shooting League of India (SLI) with support from ISSF, aiming to promote shooting sports globally.

The national governing body has allocated the window between November 20, 2025, and December 2, 2025, for the first edition of this highly anticipated league, which is expected to feature digital and technological innovations.

What Did NRAI President Say?

Reacting to the development, Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo said: “I am deeply honoured to be entrusted by the ISSF with this exciting responsibility. The future of sport lies at the intersection of technology and accessibility. As we work towards creating frameworks that bring virtual and e-shooting into the mainstream, I look forward to collaborating with global experts to shape an inclusive and innovation-driven future for the shooting community."

Singh Deo’s appointment comes at a time when India’s shooting sport ecosystem is rapidly evolving, with younger athletes and coaches embracing technology in training, and fans engaging through digital platforms like never before.

As the president of the NRAI, Singh Deo has championed multiple reforms to promote transparency, athlete-centric policies, and grassroots development. His leadership of the ISSF committee is expected to further India’s contribution to global shooting sport innovation.

The committee’s mandate includes:

• Exploring the regulatory and competitive framework for E-shooting and E-gaming formats.
• Evaluating global best practices in technological innovation in shooting sport.
• Recommending pilot projects and digital platforms for broader fan engagement.

Ritayan Basu

Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes on cricket content, ha...Read More

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