Boycott 2022 CWG over shooting exclusion, says NRAI president

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National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) president Raninder Singh yesterday said the country must boycott the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham if shooting sport is not reinstated.

"Within a day or two, I am going to write to the Union Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, the Indian Olympic Association and will urge them to boycott the 2022 CWG if shooting is not re-included in the games," the NRAI chief said.

The CGF has decided to exclude shooting from the 2022 Games, citing logistical issues.

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