India’s Shooting League expands with Uttar Pradesh’s UP Prometheans joining inaugural season, boosting grassroots development and competitive excellence
New Delhi
The Shooting League of India (SLI) on Thursday announced the inclusion of UP Prometheans, a Uttar Pradesh–based franchise, for its much-anticipated inaugural season scheduled from February 16 to 26, 2026. The addition marks a significant step in the league’s expansion strategy and underscores its broader ambition to build a strong, inclusive, and sustainable ecosystem for the sport of shooting across the country.
Welcoming the new franchise, National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) President Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo expressed confidence that UP Prometheans would add meaningful value to the league. He noted that Uttar Pradesh possesses immense sporting potential and that the entry of a franchise rooted in education and athlete development aligns seamlessly with SLI’s long-term vision. According to him, the league aims not only to deliver high-quality competition but also to inspire youth participation and strengthen India’s shooting talent pipeline.
The UP Prometheans franchise is owned by Mukesh Sharma, founder and chairperson of Prometheus, an international school based in Noida. Sharma’s involvement brings an education-led approach to professional sport, emphasizing infrastructure creation and early talent nurturing. League officials highlighted that his commitment to providing opportunities through structured training and world-class facilities reflects the core philosophy of SLI—to nurture talent, inspire young athletes, and elevate Indian shooting to global standards.
Prometheus School has already established shooting as a structured sport from Grade 5 onwards, catering to students aged nine years and above. The programme focuses on developing technical skills, mental resilience, precision, and hand–eye coordination, laying a strong foundation for competitive excellence. The school campus features an Olympic-standard indoor shooting range, including a 10-metre facility with 10 manual targets and one SIUS electronic target system.