India awarded hosting rights for the 2026 Asian Rifle and Pistol Cup. Sports | Dated: 07 Dec 2024 The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) announced that the Executive Committee of the Asian Shooting Confederation (ASC) has awarded India the rights to host the 2026 Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup. 🎯 Key Highlights: - The competition will be held in New Delhi, Delhi in 2026. 💡 Other Important Facts: (i) India has previously hosted the 8th Asian Air Gun Competition in 2015 and the Asian Olympic Qualifier in 2016. (ii) India has also hosted 6 major competitions organized by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), including two World Cup Finals. (iii) In 2024, India hosted the ISSF World Cup Final for Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun events in New Delhi. 📚 Test Your Knowledge: Recently, which country was awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 Asian Rifle and Pistol Cup? Correct Answer: India 🚀 Quick Recap: About the Asian Shooting Confederation (ASC) President: Sheikh Salman Al Sabah Headquarters: Hawally, Kuwait