Shriyanka Sadangi: 'Shooting League Will Help People Get A Better Understanding'

Last Updated:June 30, 2025, 18:45 IST

Shriyanka Sadangi feels believes National Rifle Association of India's Shooting League of India will boost the sport's popularity and recognition.

Indian shooter Shriyanka Sadangi

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) recently introduced the first-ever Shooting League of India (SLI), sparking widespread excitement and quickly becoming a hot topic.

Indian shooter Shriyanka Sadangi expressed her enthusiasm about the league’s inaugural edition. “I am very excited. We have been wanting for a long time to have a shooting league and let’s see how it unfolds. It’s a great opportunity for everyone. SLI will motivate a lot of young athletes to pursue the sport."

Shriyanka believes the league will significantly boost the popularity and recognition of the athletes. “It is a very good opportunity for the sport and for us. We have a lot of good, top international athletes who are going to be a part of this league. The standard of the Indian shooting team has gone up really high. I want them to get recognition at the world level. The sport should get a lot of popularity and I want people to know how much precision, finesse, and hard work goes behind it."

“SLI will help people to get the understanding of the sport like how do athletes prepare, what are the formats, how do they train. Overall, they can get a more in-depth idea about the athletes. The league can play an important role in providing visibility," she added.

How Will NRAI’s SLI Help?

On making shooting more engaging for audiences, the 30-year-old suggested incorporating relatable elements. “We can incorporate a lot of day-to-day things which can be shown to people because everyone connects with that, like what do athletes do in their off time or show a glimpse of their life. While connecting with the journey of the athlete, people can get an aspiration and can get inspired while watching it. So, I think if it is made in a good, fun format, then people will find it very exciting and connecting."

Shriyanka also commented on the broader impact of sports. “If we can make sports a part of our culture, then society will benefit a lot from it. The energy of youth will go in a positive way. I feel sports enhance your character and personality a lot. So, I think it is a very good building tool for society in general," she concluded.

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

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...

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