A total of 36 participants are attending the course, representing four countries — India, Japan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh — reflecting strong regional engagement and collaboration in the development of technical officials within shooting sport.
The course is being delivered under the guidance of experienced ISSF instructors Paul Gumm (Great Britain) and Wataru Fujii (Japan), with additional support from Indian officials Dhiraj Singh and Arun Wareshi.
Designed to enhance technical knowledge and officiating standards, the ISSF B Judges Course plays a key role in ensuring consistency, fairness and professionalism across competitions at all levels.
The course is being delivered under the guidance of experienced ISSF instructors Paul Gumm (Great Britain) and Wataru Fujii (Japan), with additional support from Indian officials Dhiraj Singh and Arun Wareshi.
Designed to enhance technical knowledge and officiating standards, the ISSF B Judges Course plays a key role in ensuring consistency, fairness and professionalism across competitions at all levels.
credit to: NRAIThe opening session was attended by Pawankumar Singh, Secretary General of the NRAI, who highlighted the importance of investing in the development of qualified technical officials alongside athletes.
In his address, he underlined that while athletes remain at the centre of the sport, the role of well-trained judges and coaches is fundamental to delivering fair and high-quality competitions.
He also emphasised that strengthening officiating capacity at the grassroots level contributes directly to athlete development, allowing competitors to perform with greater clarity and confidence, supported by a clear understanding of rules and procedures throughout their careers.
In his address, he underlined that while athletes remain at the centre of the sport, the role of well-trained judges and coaches is fundamental to delivering fair and high-quality competitions.
He also emphasised that strengthening officiating capacity at the grassroots level contributes directly to athlete development, allowing competitors to perform with greater clarity and confidence, supported by a clear understanding of rules and procedures throughout their careers.
credit to: NRAIISSF education programmes such as the B Judges Course are a cornerstone of the federation’s commitment to capacity building and global development, ensuring that competitions worldwide are delivered to the highest standards.
The course in New Delhi represents another important step in strengthening technical expertise across the region, contributing to the continued growth and integrity of shooting sport.
The course in New Delhi represents another important step in strengthening technical expertise across the region, contributing to the continued growth and integrity of shooting sport.