Commonwealth Games 2022: CWG Federation Boss Katie Sadleir on Shooting to Return at CWG 2022: The Commonwealth Games started on 28th July with the Opening Ceremony at Alexander Stadium. PV Sindhu was the flag bearer for India with men’s Hockey captain Manpreet Singh. The Indian Women’s Cricket Team will play their first match at the Commonwealth Games.
Sadly there will be no shooting competitions at the CWG this year. It will be a significant blow for India. India was the top country in Shooting with the most medals. We have won more than 25% of the medallions via shooting. It has made a massive contribution to ranking among the top medal-scoring countries. India has won 135 out of 503 medals through shooting.
Commonwealth Games Federation(CGF) Chief Executive Officer, Katie Sadlier stated that shooting might feature in the next Games in 2026. Saddler addressed the media ahead of CWG Opening Ceremony about the shooting. She said, “Currently there is an Expression of Interest that’s out there, where the international federations that are currently not on the programme have been invited to put forward a proposal for consideration. Shooting is definitely on the case.”
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She further stated, “And I know there’s a significant amount of social media that’s going on in Australia. Plus, the international Federation has made it very clear they are going to put forward a very strong case for consideration. It will come to the CGF for consideration in September with the idea that we’ll have the final program for 2016 announced by the end of the year.”
Indian Olympic Association acting President Anil Khanna and Indian Olympic Association Treasurer Anandeshwar Pandey met CGF President Dame Louise Martin at the CGF’s Annual General Meeting. Khanna and Panday asked about the inclusion of wrestling and shooting in the final sports list.
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Commonwealth Games 2022: CWG Federation Boss Katie Sadleir on Shooting to Return at CWG 2022
Indian Chief Rifle Coach, Joydeep Karmakar kept his fingers crossed and said, “It is a welcome thing if it really happens, that is. We have been hearing about this though. There is a first list though, and it only means there will be a second list. It is good that the ISSF, IOA, and NRAI are working on it. I am sure that the ISSF will have a say in this. By November, hopefully, we will have good news.”
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