LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh is all set to construct the state’s first ever high-excellence shooting academy, Press Trust of India reports.
“The shooting range of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation located opposite to the Chaudhary Charan Singh airport will be converted into a high-excellence shooting academy. This will be a first-of-its-kind shooting academy in the state, and will prove to be quite useful for the shooters in the state.” UP sports and youth welfare minister, Chetan Chauhan was quoted as saying to PTI.
Chauhan said that the shooting range of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation was lying idle since 2008 and it has caused inconvenience for shooters across the state, who would otherwise travel to cities like Delhi for practice.
“The government wants to take over. Process for the takeover has been started, and the file is with the state government.
“We will be making a high-excellence shooting academy. There will be hostels. The shooters of the state have to go to Delhi for practice. Those residing in Meerut have to daily commute to Delhi for practice.
“Once the high-excellence shooting academy is ready, the shooters of the state will get all the modern facilities in their home state. We will arrange for best trainers, and if needed, international coaches will also be called.” Chauhan added.
The academy is likely to come up on 50 acre land, and will have shooting range for various events such as 10-metre, rifle shooting and trap.
“The UP government is ready to give all possible help to the sportspersons, and by giving best possible training facilities, good performance from the sportspersons at the international events can be expected,” he signed off.
