The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) “B” coaches course, held in New Delhi under the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) Education Program, successfully wrapped up on Wednesday. A total of 55 coaches received diplomas after completing the intensive certification program. This marked a significant advancement in enhancing India’s coaching ecosystem in the field of shooting.
Last year, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the ISSF Academy and the NRAI, paving the way for the first-ever course of this scale in India and globally. Led by Dr. Vesa Nissinen, Director of ISSF Academy, the course featured a diverse faculty of international and Indian experts, offering a comprehensive learning experience covering professional coaching practices, athlete management, and performance development.
The course included sessions led by experts like two-time Olympian Sanjeev Rajput on rifle shooting techniques, Agathi Kassoumi and Vidhya Jadhav on pistol shooting techniques, and Davide Secondi on shotgun shooting techniques. Additionally, the program highlighted the importance of physiotherapy in shooting teams and physical testing protocols for high-performance environments. NRAI secretary general Mr. Pawankumar Singh emphasized the course’s long-term impact on Indian shooting, aiming to build a strong coaching base to support athletes at all levels.
