Karthamada Navin Bopaiah retains his No. 1 State ranking, winning the individual Gold in the Trap event (NR Masters) at the recently concluded 13th Karnataka State Skeet & Trap Shooting Competition, held at SAI, Bangalore. He also secured the team Gold (Masters NR) along with Kalliyanda Sajan Sajan Aiyappa. Both are shooters representing the Coorg Rifle Association, Madikeri.

The Coorg Rifle Association (CRA) has been thriving with a rich history and is home to talented shooters such as Baduvamanda Dhanu Devaiah and his family. Dhanu and Sajan Aiyappa are both ‘Renowned Shots’, and Kodagu has also produced international-level shooters in the past.

The Coorg Rifle Association continues to flourish with its legacy of skilled shooters and has been instrumental in promoting shooting sports both in the past and in the present. While recent local competitions within the district have boosted interest in conducting shooting events, it also serves as a reminder for organizers to emphasize gun safety regulations, which have seen a decline, in order to prevent any major accidents.

The Coorg Rifle Association is actively working with regulatory bodies to improve its facilities and is hopeful that upgrades will be completed in a couple of years. CRA’s goal is to produce quality shooters who can compete at the national and international levels.

Presently, KALS School has been instrumental in promoting shooting sports and has been actively involved in grooming youngsters in this discipline.

source: http://www.clnews.in / CLN News / Home> Sports / by CLN Newsdesk / July 08th, 2025