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South Zone Shooting Championship Postponed Over Kerala Floods
South Zone Shooting Championship Postponed Over Kerala Floods
The XVII South Zone Shooting Championship in rifle and pistol has been postponed because of floods in Kerala, the National Rifle Association of India said. The event was scheduled in Thiruvananthapuram from…
The Story in Brief
The XVII South Zone Shooting Championship in rifle and pistol has been postponed because of floods in Kerala, the National Rifle Association of India said. The event was scheduled in Thiruvananthapuram from 22 to 30 August. Organisers are considering holding it from 31 August to 8 September at the Vattiyoorkavu Shooting Range.
The Kerala State Rifle Association is organising the championship, which includes sub-youth to super masters categories, para shooters and athletes with hearing difficulties. Heavy rain has caused floods and landslides. The source reported at least 26 deaths and more than 27,000 people in relief camps. The revised dates are not final.
The Indian Opinion
Postponing the championship appears reasonable while floods and landslides affect Kerala. Public safety and relief work should take priority over competition schedules. However, the new dates remain uncertain, and organisers must check the venue, travel conditions and arrangements for athletes and officials. Casualty and relief-camp figures may also change as authorities update their assessments. Strong claims about the event should therefore wait for confirmed information.
Source: newindianexpress.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above.
