Ashok Pandit is an Indian sport shooter. He is recorded among Indian sportspersons associated with the discipline of competitive shooting, a sport governed in India by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).
Key facts
| Name | Ashok Pandit |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Shooting |
| Role | Sport shooter |
Background
Sport shooting in India is organised under the NRAI, which is the national federation affiliated with the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) and the Asian Shooting Confederation. Indian shooters compete across rifle, pistol and shotgun events at national championships, the Asian Games, the Commonwealth Games, the ISSF World Cup circuit and the Olympic Games. Ashok Pandit is documented in this broader cohort of Indian shooting athletes.
Significance
The recognition of athletes such as Ashok Pandit reflects the steady growth of competitive shooting in India since the late twentieth century, particularly following the country's emergence as a notable shooting nation at international multi-sport events.
Related topics
- National Rifle Association of India
- Shooting sports in India
- India at the Olympics
- India at the Commonwealth Games
- India at the Asian Games