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R.A.A.P The Rifle Association of Andhra Pradesh
Promoting Excellence Since 1999

THE RIFLE
ASSOCIATION
OF ANDHRA PRADESH

Registered under Societies Act · Affiliated to NRAI, SAAP & APOA

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📢 Circular-XXV Andhra Pradesh State Shooting Championship Competitions-2025 ✦ 📅 RAAP Annual Shooting Calendar 2024 ✦ 📢 Circular-XV South Zone Shooting Championship Competitions in Shogun Events- 2024 ✦ 📢 Circular-24 State Meet Raap 2024 ✦ 📢 XXIII Andhra Pradesh State Shooting Championship Competitions in Air, Small Bore & Shotgun Events – 2023 from 14th to 21st June, 2023 ✦ 📢 Circular-XXII andhra pradesh state shooting championship competitions in small bore and shotgun events -2022 ✦ 📢 Medal winners - XXI Andhra Pradesh state Small bore & Shotgun events 2021 ✦ 📢 Results - XXI Andhra Pradesh state Small bore & Shotgun events 2021 ✦ XXI Andhra Pradesh state shooting competitions in Small bore & shotgun events,2021 ✦ 💻 All participants are requested to pay competition fees at https://thenrai.org
Our Story

ABOUT RAAP

Championing the sport of shooting across Andhra Pradesh — from humble beginnings to national championships.

Since its formation, the Rifle Association of Andhra Pradesh (R.A.A.P) has been actively engaged in the promotion of Shooting Sport in the State as well as at National Level.

RAAP was the first association in India to conduct Big Bore State Shooting Competitions, and has successfully hosted the 47th and 49th National Shooting Championship Competitions at Hyderabad — events attracting over 1,200 participants nationwide.

The Association has pioneered school shooting programmes, youth summer camps, and district-level competitions, creating a robust talent pipeline that feeds into state and national teams.

25+
State Meets
300+
Annual Shooters
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RAAP Shooting
Est. 1999
Leadership

GOVERNING BODY

The dedicated team steering RAAP's mission to excellence in shooting sports.

President

Shri. Salalith Tottempudi

President — The Rifle Association of Andhra Pradesh

Under dynamic leadership, RAAP has transformed from a small regional body into a nationally recognised shooting sports organisation, hosting national championships and producing champions who proudly represent India at the highest levels of the sport.

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TOP SHOOTERS

TOP SHOOTERS OF RAAP

Home Top Shooters
AP Top Shooters
National Top Shooters
Mukesh Nelavalli
MUKESH NELAVALLI
Air Rifle · Small Bore · Pistol
EventResult
17th AP Shooting Competition, Hyderabad 2017Senior Gold
Junior Gold
Youth Gold
9th South Zone Shooting Championship, Chennai 2017Junior Individual Silver
Team Junior Silver
Team Senior Bronze
27th All India GV Mavalankar Shooting Championship, Mumbai Oct 2017Youth Bronze
63rd National Shooting Championship, Delhi Dec 2017Qualified for India Shooting Team Selection Trials
SGFI School Games, Pune Dec 2017Under 14 Category – 5th Place
I5th Indian Shooting team Selection Trails 2018Youth – 4th Place
18th AP Shooting Championship, Hyderabad Jul 2018Senior Silver
Junior Gold
Youth Gold
64th National Shooting Championship, Kerala 2018Youth – 10th Place
Junior – 12th Place
SGFI National Shooting Championship, Indore Dec 2018Under 14 Category:
Individual Silver
Team Bronze
2nd India Shooting Team Selection Trails Jan 2019Junior – 3rd Place in finals
Youth – 4th Place in finals
2nd Khelo India Youth Games, Jan 2019Under 17 Youth Category:
Bronze (Govt Sponsorship)
28th GV Mavalankar Shooting Championship, Chennai. Participated in ISSF senior for MQS5th Place
18th Andhra Pradesh Shooting Championship Hyderabad Jul 2018Youth Silver
Sisira Boppana
SISIRA BOPPANA
Air Rifle · Small Bore
EventResult
National Trial 1 – 10m Air Rifle Junior Women4th Place
National Trial – 10m Air Rifle Youth Women8th Place
NRAI Trial 4 (2019) – 10m ARYW Provisional Score42nd Place
SGF Indoor Championship 2018Bronze Medal
28th All India G.V. Mavalankar Shooting Championship
.177 Peep Sight Air Rifle (NR) 10m Women Individual
.177 Peep Sight Air Rifle (NR) 10m Junior Women
.177 Peep Sight Air Rifle (NR) 10m Women Individual Youth Women		Score: 388/400
13th Place
10th Place
8th Place
22nd All India Kumar Surendra Singh School Shooting Championship, Ahmedabad
.177 Peep Sight 10m Air Rifle Sub Junior Women		Score: 388/400
4th Place
62nd National Shooting Championship Competitions (Rifle & Pistol Events), KeralaScore: 610.2
Qualified for Nationals
Qualified for Indian Team Trials
Included in ISSF India Renowned Shooters List
19th Andhra Pradesh State Shooting Competition 2018, HyderabadScore: 380/400
CM Cup 2018, Bhimavaram – Peep Sight 10m Air Rifle Girls U-14 CategoryHighest Score: 147/150 across all categories
Gold Medal
D. Kavya Supriya
D. KAVYA SUPRIYA
Air Rifle · Women's Events
EventResult
XIX AP State Shooting Competitions 2018Gold Medal
State Championships – Women's Air RifleConsistent Gold performances
Gagan Narang
GAGAN NARANG
Air Rifle · 10m · Olympic Champion
EventResult
National Sports Awards – 29 August 2011Award conferred by then President Pratibha Patil
Padma Shri Award 2010Gagan Narang was conferred with the Padma Shri Award in recognition of his achievements
Junior Level Double Trap EventsWon multiple medals
World cup, World championship, Common Wealth Games, NationalsWon medals
Gagan Narang
DARIUS CHENAI
Shotgun · Trap · National Level
  • National Champion in Trap Shooting
Media Coverage

PRINT MEDIA

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Newspaper and magazine coverage of RAAP events and achievements. Click any image to view full size.

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ELECTRONIC MEDIA

Home Electronic Media

Television and online video coverage of RAAP events, competitions, and athlete features.

RAAP Shooting Championship Highlights
State Shooting Competition coverage on local news
AP Shooters in Action
Electronic media feature on AP's top shooters
Shooting Sports Awareness Program
RAAP outreach and awareness initiative
Youth Shooting Camp Coverage
Annual youth summer coaching camp highlights
History & Milestones

ACHIEVEMENTS OF RAAP

Home Achievements

The Rifle Association of Andhra Pradesh was re-established in 2003 and since then has been actively involved in promoting shooting across many districts and at the state level. Demonstration and awareness programs were conducted across Nalgonda, Mehaboobnagar, Kurnool, Guntur, Nellore, RR, Medak, Vijayawada, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, and Hyderabad districts. Andhra Pradesh Sports School, Central School, and Osmania University have included shooting in their sports calendar programs.

2003

1st Afro Asian Games & Coaching Camp

R.A.A.P individually conducted the 1st Afro Asian Games in which more than 30 countries participated. A major Coaching Camp involved over 100 shooters and officials. The 'Sanghi Group' provided accommodation and boarding at no cost. Shooters from AP benefited from Indian and Foreign coaches.

2004

1st Open District Shooting Competition

In association with the Rifle Association of Ranga Reddy District, RAAP conducted the 1st Open District Shooting Competition. Around 120 shooters from 12 districts participated. This triggered district associations to actively run their own open competitions.

2005

1st South Zone Shooting Competition

RAAP conducted the 1st South Zone Shooting Competition at Gachibowli, Hyderabad. Shooters from 4 States participated. Successive 2nd and 3rd South Zone competitions followed. In 2005, Hyderabad district also conducted its first open competition with 130 shooters from 8 districts.

2006

India's 1st State-Level Big Bore Shooting Competition

RAAP became the first association in India to conduct a state-level Big Bore Shooting competition, at Premavathipet Shooting Ranges. 48 shooters participated; 35 qualified for G.V. Mavalankar. The following year, 62 participated at Military Shooting Ranges, Bolaram — 52 selected for G.V. Mavalankar.

2007

47th National Shooting Championship (NSCC), Hyderabad

With NRAI's support, RAAP successfully hosted the 47th NSCC in Hyderabad. Around 880 shooters from all over India participated. This was a landmark event that brought national recognition to RAAP. RAAP also introduced shooting in Government schools, GHMC, and Military Schools.

2009

49th National Shooting Championship (NSIL), Hyderabad

NRAI again allotted the 49th NSIL to RAAP. The competition was conducted to international standards. Ministers, MPs, and the Chief Minister were involved in making it a grand success. This cemented RAAP's position at the All-India level.

International Medal Winners from Andhra Pradesh

  • Verma Reddy Anish
  • Manda Snigdha
  • Rashmee Rathore
  • Ashar Noria
  • Kyam Chenai
  • Amit Sanghi
  • Abdul Haq Khan
  • Taher Quadri
  • Abhinav Ram Reddy
  • Mukesh Nellavelli
  • Uma Mahesh

🥇 XIX AP State Shooting Competitions 2018 — Medal Winners

  • D. Kavya Supriya
  • Dheeraj
Updates

RESULTS & NEWS

All Results
Latest Announcements
Circular-XXV AP State Shooting Championship Competitions 2025
2025
Circular — XV South Zone Championship in Shotgun Events 2024
2024
Circular 24 State Meet RAAP 2024
2024
RAAP Annual Shooting Calendar 2024
2024
XXIII AP State Shooting Championship — Air, Small Bore & Shotgun 2023
2023
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Important Notice
Resources

DOWNLOADS

Forms, rule books, and official documents for shooters, coaches, and officials.

ISSF ID Form (RAAP)
List of Technical Officials
ISSF Rule Book (4th Edition)
ISSF Athletes Handbook
Sub Committees List
Norms for Aspiring Shooters
National Sports Code 2011
Import Rules
WADA Prohibited Substance List
RAAP Shooting Calendar 2024
Private Shooting Ranges in AP
Get in Touch

CONTACT US

Reach out for membership queries, event participation, or general information.

The Rifle Association of Andhra Pradesh

Address

# D.No.13-7-641, Flat No.501,
Vaishnavi's Sai Nilayam,
KCP Colony, Kanuru,
Tadigadapa, Vijayawada,
Andhra Pradesh.
Pincode: 520007

Website
www.raap.co.in
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