New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- With the Shooting League of India (SLI) set to introduce a franchise-based, mixed-team format to the sport, Indian rifle shooter and 2022 Asian Games gold medallist Akhil Sheoran believes the league could mark a turning point in how shooting is experienced--both by athletes and fans. For Sheoran, the league arrives at a moment when Indian rifle shooting is operating at its highest-ever competitive level.

The much-anticipated Shooting League of India (SLI) will be held from February 16 to 26, 2026. The SLI aims to showcase high-quality shooting action while giving fans the opportunity to watch some of the world's best athletes go head-to-head in a league-style format.

"The Shooting League can change the way people co...