Pakistan hosts 53rd World Military Shooting Championship 2021: ISPR

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RAWALPINDI, Oct 03 (DNA): The Opening ceremony of 53rd World Military Shooting Championship (Shotgun) 2021 was held at Lahore under the auspices of Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM), commonly known as International Military Sports Council.

Corps Commander Lahore, Lieutenant General Muhammad Abdul Aziz was the

chief guest on the occasion, said an Inter Services Public Relations

(ISPR) media release here received.

The CISM international shooting championship was being organised at

Lahore Garrison Shooting Gallery of Pakistan Army. However, this was the

second time that Pakistan was holding this international Military

Championship.

Over 50 participants including 41 international shooters from Russia,

France, Sri Lanka, Palestine, Kenya are participating in the event with

motto FRIENDSHIP THROUGH SPORTS.

Moreover, the officials from Guinea, Iran and Nepal were also present.

Representatives of CISM, large number of dignitaries, diplomats and

spectators witnessed the colourful and impressive opening ceremony.

The contest would continue till October 9, 2021 at Lahore Garrison

Shooting Gallery featuring various shot gun shooting events including

trap and skeet shooting for both men and women. DNA

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