Deputy Commissioner Bishnupur Pooja Elangbam today laid the foundation stone for construction of 100-meter shooting range at Keipha Road by the Bishnupur District Rifle Association, BRDA under the Manipur Rifle Association, MRA.
Expressing joy for the initiative, Pooja Elangbam urged young and aspiring shooters to take full advantage of this new facility and affirmed that this shooting range will become a hub for nurturing talented shooters who will bring glory to our district, state, and nation.
She further emphasized that the development of sports infrastructure is crucial for promoting a culture of excellence and achievement in the state.
The construction of the shooting range is expected to provide a significant boost to shooting sports in the region, providing athletes with a world-class facility to train and compete, she added.
Security officers of CRPF, SDO Moirang Chiron Somerendro, BDO Moirang H Ricky, M. Rajchandra Singh, President MRA and K. Chandrakumar, President BRDA among others were also present at the foundation stone laying ceremony.