Published on 22 Jun 2026

ISSF “B” Judges Course strengthens technical excellence in India

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The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) continues its commitment to developing technical expertise across the global shooting community through the ongoing ISSF “B” Judges Course for Rifle and Pistol disciplines taking place from 20 to 24 June 2026 in Delhi NCR, India.

A total of 31 technical officials from State Rifle Associations and affiliated units across the country are participating in the course, which focuses on enhancing officiating knowledge and practical skills in accordance with the latest ISSF rules and standards.
The programme is being delivered by an experienced team of international and national experts, including Paul Gumn (Great Britain), Member of the ISSF Technical Committee; Ghislaine Briez (France), Chairperson of the ISSF Judges Committee; and ISSF “A” Licence holders Dhiraj Singh and Arun Wareshi of India.

Education remains a key pillar of the ISSF's development strategy, ensuring that competitions around the world are conducted according to the highest technical standards. Through courses such as this, officials are provided with the tools and expertise necessary to support athletes, organisers and federations while contributing to the integrity and professionalism of the sport.
Welcoming the initiative, Pawankumar Singh, Secretary General of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) and Director of the NRAI Education Program, thanked the ISSF for its continued support of technical education and officiating development.

"We sincerely thank the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) for entrusting NRAI with the opportunity to host this prestigious ISSF ‘B’ Judges Course. The continued support and confidence shown by the ISSF in our Education Program have played a vital role in strengthening the technical ecosystem of shooting sport."

"We are grateful to the ISSF experts for sharing their knowledge and expertise with our officials, reflecting the federation’s commitment to developing technical excellence across the global shooting community. Through such collaborative educational initiatives, we can continue to raise officiating standards and create more opportunities for technical officials to learn, grow, and contribute to the sport at the highest level."
The course reflects the ISSF’s ongoing investment in education, knowledge-sharing and capacity building, helping to develop the next generation of qualified judges and technical officials who play an essential role in the continued growth and success of shooting sport worldwide.