Eight shooters from Nagaland will compete in the 69th National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC) 2026 in rifle and shotgun events, with two state shooters set to make their debut in the Clay Pigeon Trap event.
The rifle competitions will be held in Pune from November 27 to December 22, while the shotgun events are scheduled in New Delhi from November 12 to December 16.
In the 10m Air Rifle event, Nagaland will be represented by Kikhrukhrienuo Belho, Uneinuo Stephenie Solo, Yimyakumla, Rongsenngangshi and Mejungsangba. Yimyakumla and Lanu Akumtoshi Jamir will compete in the 50m Rifle Prone event.
Kimatsung Jamir and Merang Jamir will represent the state in the Clay Pigeon Trap event. Their participation marks the first time Nagaland will have two shooters competing in this shotgun discipline at the national championship.
The Nagaland Rifle Association said the participation marked a step forward for the development of shotgun shooting in the state and wished all eight shooters success in the competition.