Maharashtra is set to witness a landmark moment in Indian shooting with the inaugural Shooting League of Maharashtra (SLM), scheduled to take place from April 17–19 at the Chhatraguj Nurses School, Amanora Park, Pune.

Maharashtra is set to witness a landmark moment in Indian shooting with the inaugural Shooting League of Maharashtra (SLM), scheduled to take place from April 17–19 at the Chhatraguj Nurses School, Amanora Park, Pune.

Organised by the Maharashtra Rifle Association (MRA), the league represents a key step in the structured rollout of the Shooting League of India (SLI) ecosystem at the state level. Following the successful introduction of the Shooting League of Karnataka recently, the Maharashtra edition marks the next phase in a calibrated, pan-India approach to building a competitive league framework for the sport.

The introduction of state-level leagues is central to the long-term vision of the Shooting League of India—not only to strengthen the competitive pathway and deepen the talent pool, but also to expand the sport’s visibility and build a stronger fan base by making shooting more accessible, engaging, and relatable to a wider audience.

In a first for the sport in Maharashtra, the SLM will feature a team-based format with 18 district teams competing across 10m rifle and pistol categories. A total of 144 athletes will represent their districts, bringing regional identity and local pride into a structured league format aligned with SLI’s competition philosophy.