Bhubaneswar, Odisha — Indian slingshot sport is set to gain international visibility as Indian representatives Mr. Shiva Muthukrishnan and Mr. Chandan Toppo prepare to participate in the World Slingshot Championship 2026, scheduled from 1 October to 4 October 2026 at Las Mesas, Cuenca, Spain. A milestone for Indian slingshot sport Their participation at the international championship represents an important opportunity for Indian athletes to gain international competition experience and showcase the growing development of slingshot sport in the country. Best wishes from ESFI leadership Dr. Hariprasad Pattanayak, Founder, and Mr. K. Sukant Rao, Founder/President of the Elite Slingshot Federation of India (ESFI), congratulated both representatives and extended their best wishes for the championship. International exposure for Indian athletes Dr. Hariprasad Pattanayak said that the participation of Indian representatives at a world-level championship would provide valuable international exposure and encourage young athletes across India to take up slingshot sports. Strengthening the sport in India Mr. K. Sukant Rao also congratulated Shiva Muthukrishnan and Chandan Toppo, noting that representing India at an international championship is an important achievement. He expressed the hope that their participation will contribute to the continued development, promotion and international recognition of slingshot sports in India.
Looking ahead The Elite Slingshot Federation of India conveyed its best wishes to both Indian representatives and expressed hope that their participation in the World Slingshot Championship 2026 will inspire more athletes, strengthen competitive pathways and support the continued international development of slingshot sports in India.
About Elite Slingshot Federation of India (ESFI).
The Elite Slingshot Federation of India (ESFI) is working towards establishing slingshot as a structured, safe, inclusive and professionally administered sporting discipline in India, creating pathways from grassroots participation to national and international competition.
Best wishes to Shiva Muthukrishnan and Chandan Toppo for the World Slingshot Championship 2026.
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