Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was paid a courtesy visit by the delegation of International Shooting Sports Federation at Samatva Bhawan at the CM's residence. Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Smt. Yashodhara Raje Scindia also accompanied. Chief Minister Chouhan welcomed the delegation by presenting a bouquet and angavastram.
The delegation included President of the Federation Luciano Rossi, National Rifle Association of India President Raninder Singh, National Rifle Association of India General Secretary K. Sultan Singh and Chief Coach Manjher Singh. It is noteworthy that the ISSF World Cup is being held in Bhopal from March 21 to 27. Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Smt. Scindia put the lapel pin of the ISSF World Cup on Chief Minister Chouhan.
During the meeting with Chief Minister Chouhan, the members of the delegation appreciated the world-class infrastructure and facilities available for shooting sports in Bhopal. They said that there are ample possibilities of sports tourism in Bhopal. Chief Minister Chouhan said that the organisation of ISSF World Cup will make the global sports community aware of the capability of organising international level sports competitions in Bhopal. Chouhan informed the delegation about the ongoing activities for expansion of sports up to the village level in the state, promotion of sports and enhancing the skills of the players.