Bangladesh Shooters Confirm India Travel for Asian C'ships Despite Cricket Team's Pullout
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News18•28-01-2026, 20:30
Bangladesh Shooters Confirm India Travel for Asian C'ships Despite Cricket Team's Pullout
- •Bangladesh government approves its shooters' travel to India for the Asian Rifle and Pistol Championships.
- •This decision comes despite Bangladesh's national cricket team pulling out of the T20 World Cup in India due to security concerns.
- •The shooting event will be held at Dr Karni Singh Range, New Delhi, from February 2 to 14, with 17 countries participating.
- •Bangladesh will field two rifle shooters, Arefin Shaira and Md Robiul Islam, in individual and mixed team events.
- •NRAI confirmed the team's participation, stating regular contact with the Bangladesh federation and MEA clearance for visas.
Why It Matters: Bangladesh shooters will compete in India's Asian C'ships, contrasting with their cricket team's security-led withdrawal.
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