Arjun Singh Cheema is an Indian sport shooter who competes in rifle shooting events. He is among the younger generation of Indian shooters who have represented the country at international competitions organised under the framework of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).
Key Facts
| Name | Arjun Singh Cheema |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Shooting |
| Discipline | Rifle |
| Country represented | India |
Background
Sport shooting in India is administered by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), which selects national teams for ISSF World Cups, the Asian Championships, the Commonwealth Games, the Asian Games and the Olympic Games. Indian shooters have produced consistent results in rifle and pistol events since the 2000s, with training centres at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi and various state academies feeding talent into the national pool. Cheema is part of this competitive ecosystem of Indian rifle shooters.
Career
Cheema competes in rifle events governed by the NRAI and the ISSF. Athletes at his level typically progress through district, state and national-level competitions, and selection trials conducted by the NRAI determine participation in international events.
Significance
The participation of shooters such as Cheema reflects the depth of competitive rifle shooting in India, a discipline in which the country has won Olympic and World Championship medals and continues to invest in junior development.
Related Topics
- National Rifle Association of India
- Shooting sports in India
- International Shooting Sport Federation
- Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range
- India at the ISSF World Cup