In the distinguished presence of representatives from the West Bengal Rifle Association, Hindusthan Club officially opened the Bulls Eye Rifle Shooting Arena, a state-of-the-art 10-metre air rifle and pistol shooting arena, demonstrating its dedication to fostering athletic excellence and providing training opportunities for aspiring athletes.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Mr. Solomon Nesakumar, IPS Additional Commissioner of Police Kolkata, Mr. Deb Kumar Samanta, Secretary General of West Bengal Rifle Association, Mr. Sanjay Goenka, President Hindusthan Club, Mr. C.S. Sarda, Vice President along with distinguished club officials including Mr. Kamal Ghelani, Honorary Secretary, Swati Bihani, Joint Secretary, Mr. Jigar Malani, Sports Chairperson, and Mr. Vaibhav Nahata, Sports Chairperson.

The Hindusthan Club’s ongoing efforts to promote sporting culture, discipline, and holistic development among members and young enthusiasts have reached a major turning point with the opening of the arena. The facility, which was built in accordance with professional training standards, intends to give aspiring shooters access to organized coaching, cutting-edge facilities, and chances to hone their competitive abilities in one of India’s fastest-growing precision sports.

It is commonly known that shooting improves focus, mental agility, emotional regulation, and decision-making skills. Regular involvement in shooting sports, according to experts, fosters discipline, patience, confidence, and resilience—qualities that carry over into daily life outside of the athletic arena.

Speaking at the event, Hindusthan Club President Mr. Sanjay Goenka said, “The Bulls Eye Rifle Shooting Arena reflects our vision of creating meaningful sporting opportunities for the younger generation. Shooting is a sport that develops discipline, character, and mental acuity. Through this program, we hope to create a lively sporting culture in the community and encourage more young people to embrace sports, realize their potential, and strive for excellence”.

With this project, Hindusthan Club has solidified its standing as one of Kolkata’s top organizations committed to developing talent, promoting healthy lifestyles, and fostering a sense of sportsmanship in the next generation.

Priyanka Dutta