New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- Indian shooting legend and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awardee Jitu Rai believes the upcoming Shooting League of India (SLI) will play a defining role in expanding the sport's reach while raising competitive standards for Indian shooters.

Speaking on the sidelines of the launch of the UP Prometheans, a franchise in the SLI, Rai said the league will give shooting a powerful platform to connect elite performances with wider public engagement.

"This is a new face for shooting in India. This is a platform where people from all over the world can watch shooting. Even if you do not know much about the sport, you can still watch it and understand it. When you watch it, you start discovering your own interest and inner ta...