New Delhi, June 9 -- While the official announcement for the inaugural edition of the Shooting League of India has already created a buzz in the country, international athletes are equally excited to witness a new format of the sport emerging from India. Hundreds of talents, including several Olympic medal winners and legends of the sport, have already expressed their interest in the league.

USA's Mary Tucker, who won the silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics in mixed 10m air rifle team, explains why she was drawn to apply for the SLI. The 23-year-old has competed earlier for the University of Kentucky and West Virginia University in the NCAA competitions, and played for Saltendorf in the Bundesliga in Germany. She said she enjoys competing...