Dimapur, June 15 (MExN): The 3rd Nagaland Shooting Championship 2017 in small Bore Rifle/Pistol (NR) will be held from June 21 to 24 at Aries Sports Complex, Bamun Pukhuri-1, Dimapur. A press release from the Nagaland Rifle Association informing this stated that the Championship is open to shooters belonging to affiliated Clubs/Academy of Nagaland. Shooters from paramilitary forces, AI, ONGC and other affiliated units of NRAI, who are domiciled or having posting in Nagaland shall be eligible to represent their unit or state, the NRA informed. Entries can be sent directly to the Nagaland Rifle Association only and the entry fee should be remitted by cash/bank draft to the Nagaland Rifle Association. Late entries will be accepted with triple entry fees till June 21 subject to approval of the Organising Committee, the release stated. Those below 21 years and 18 years of age as on December 31, 2017 will be considered under the category of Youth (2000 onwards) and Juniors (1997 onwards) respectively for the Championship. It is mandatory for all shooters (seniors/juniors & youth category) to get themselves registered with NRA and obtain shooter ID card (if not already done). Shooters without shooter ID card will not be allowed to participate. Meanwhile, the NRA has informed that shooters achieving scores as per rule 1.4 of NRAI Match Book 2016 will be allowed to participate in the 5th North East Shooting Championship 2017 which is scheduled to be held in Shillong from July 15 to 20. For further information/details, contact the NRA Secretary at 7005595569.