Amid new rule confusion, Aakriti wins 50m 3P silver

A couple of seasons back, when ISSF competition rules were being changed too fast for even the technical officials to get a grip on, let alone shooters, there ‘was an interesting story from one of the international events.

- Avishek Roy

Aakriti Dahiya in action at the Asian Championships.

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Coaches and shooters recall it with amusement. Ata World Cup, one jury member told another, “Let's wrap up the competition quickly before the ISSF president — in another time zone— wakes upand decides to change it in the middle ofthe tournament.”

There has been some uniformity in rules since then but it has been changed this year, to make the sport more broadcast-friendly and engaging for spectators. In the new 2028 LA Olympics cycle, the rules of mixed team and 50m rifle 3positions final have had changes. The shooters competing at the Asian Championships here are learning on the go.