Shooting League of India Welcomes Uttar Pradesh Franchise UP Prometheans
Dr. Shrikrishna Sharma
New Delhi. The Shooting League of India (SLI) has announced the inclusion of the Uttar Pradesh franchise, UP Prometheans, for its inaugural season. The Shooting League of India will be held from February 16 to 26, 2026. The owner of the UP Prometheans franchise is Mukesh Sharma, the Founder Chairperson of Prometheus, an international school based in Noida. Through Prometheus, Mukesh Sharma is on a transformative mission to rethink learning in India.
Welcoming UP Prometheans to the league, Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, President of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), said, “We are delighted to welcome UP Prometheans to the Shooting League of India family. Uttar Pradesh has immense potential in sports, and the entry of a franchise with a strong educational and developmental focus adds significant value to the league. Mukesh Sharma’s commitment to creating opportunities through infrastructure and education perfectly aligns with SLI’s vision of building a sustainable ecosystem that nurtures talent, inspires youth, and takes Indian shooting to the next level.” Commenting on the franchise’s entry into the league, Mukesh Sharma, owner of UP Prometheans, said, “Shooting is one of India’s strongest Olympic sports, and Uttar Pradesh has the talent and potential to play a significant role in this journey. Through UP Prometheans, our intention is to create a structured, professional platform where athletes are supported with the right infrastructure, coaching, and competitive exposure. The Shooting League of India is a crucial step towards strengthening the ecosystem, and I am delighted to be a part of this inaugural season.”
Prometheus School has already emerged as a strong supporter of shooting at the grassroots level. The school offers shooting as a structured sport from Grade 5 (9 years and above), focusing on developing technical skills, mental resilience, precision, and hand-eye coordination in students. The campus boasts an Olympic-standard indoor shooting facility with a 10-meter range featuring 10 manual targets and an SIUS electronic target system. The range also has two electronic pistols and a rifle, and all training and operations are conducted in strict adherence to ISSF rules. Students receive coaching from certified professionals, are supported by Khelo India (SAI) talent identification experts, and regularly benefit from workshops and seminars conducted by Arjuna Awardees and Olympians. Reflecting the school’s growing impact, Prometheus athletes are now competing at the national level. (Sports Editor)
