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SMVDSB organizes 2-day Air Rifle, Pistol Shooting workshop for youths
11/5/2016 10:58:48 PM
Early Times Report
Katra, Nov 5: With an aim to explore latent talent among youths of area, a 2-day training workshop on indoor Air Rifle and Pistol Shooting for budding shooters of Katra and the surrounding areas was organised here today by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) at its Sports Complex at Katra.
"Samresh Jung, an international shooter and Arjuna Awardee, who was special invitee on the occasion, imparted training to the participant of the workshop in the presence of Ajeet Kumar Sahu, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Shrine Board and Dr M K Kumar, Additional CEO of the Board, spokesperson added.
Here it needs to mention that Arjuna awardee Jung is also Member of the Governing Council of the Shrine Board's Sports Complex. As many as 30 budding shooters are participating in this training workshop.
Jung imparted hands-on training in varied shooting techniques to the participants of the workshop and emphasised upon them to focus on basic skills to improve their game. The techniques he imparted to the budding shooters include how to take aim to hit the target, besides teaching them the basics of the game like proper handling of weapon, maintaining perfect balance between body and mind, body posture and consistency as also other technical aspects of the discipline which are essential to become a good shooter.
He urged upon the parents to encourage their children for take part in various sports and games.
Speaking on the occasion, CEO-SMVDSB Mr Sahu gave details of the various sports facilities which have been made available in different disciplines at this state-of-the-art Sports Complex established by the Shrine Board as part of its social support initiative. He also held a detailed discussion with Jung vis-a-vis training of young shooters as well as promoting this game in the area.
Among those present on the occasion were Pankaj Gupta and Amit Vermani DyCEOs, Ashok Kumar, Director Sports, SMVDSB, other officers and staff of the Shrine Board, young shooters, coaches and the students of various educational institutions.
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