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SLI is more than just a competition: Olympic medallist Sarabjot Singh
@Source: odishatv.in
As excitement mounts for the inaugural season of the Shooting League of India SLI star athlete Sarabjot Singh is ready to step onto a new kind of stage mdash one that brings together elite global talent electric atmospheres and a fresh league format never before seen in Indian shooting.
ldquoThe idea of being part of the very first edition of something this big is truly specialrdquo says Sarabjot one of Indiarsquos most accomplished young shooters with gold medals at the World Championships Asian Games and ISSF World Cup along with a bronze in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Currently Sarabjot is preparing to compete in the upcoming ISSF World Cup in Munich where he will take part in the 10m Air Pistol event mdash the very same event in which he clinched gold medal in Munich last year.
Schedule to take place in a window from 20th November to 2nd December 2025 the SLI will feature mixed team events across Pistol 10M 25M Rifle 10M 50M 3P and Shotgun Trap Skeet. Franchise teams will participate divided into two pools in the league stage followed by knockouts. Players will be drafted into four competitive tiers mdash Elite Champions World Elite National Champions and Junior Youth Championships mdash ensuring a balanced blend of experience and emerging talent.
For Sarabjot the format opens the door not only to high-level competition but also to valuable cross-cultural exchange. ldquoIt is a fantastic opportunity to learn mdash to see how top shooters from other countries prepare and perform. I am excited to share experiences connect with athletes from different cultures and grow both as a shooter and a personrdquo he said.
The leaguersquos vibrant and fast-paced format is also expected to make shooting more accessible and engaging for audiences. ldquoA platform like this will spark more interest among young people and bring shooting the recognition it truly deserves in Indiardquo Sarabjot notes. ldquoI hope many new fans are drawn into the sport through this league.rdquo
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Looking ahead to his own performance he emphasises consistency and mindset. ldquoMentally I plan to stay calm and focused just like in any other match. I will keep reminding myself to enjoy the process. Technically I will stick to my routines and adapt to the energy and pace of the league.rdquo
But beyond medals what the 23-year-oldrsquos values most is connection and progress. ldquoI am looking forward to building new friendships learning from every match and making memories that stay with me. This league is more than just competition mdash it is a step forward for all of us.rdquo
Sarabjotrsquos message to the next generation of shooters is simple yet powerful ldquoBelieve in yourself and never give up. Keep practising with discipline and passion.rdquo
With the Shooting League of India set to bring together global champions and rising stars on one electrifying platform athletes like Sarabjot Singh are ready to lead Indian shooting into a bold new chapter.
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