Raninder first Indian to be elected international shooting body's vice-president

Raninder Singh has become the first Indian to be elected one of the four vice-presidents of the International Shooting Sport Federation.

The 51-year-old Raninder also heads the National Rifle Association of India.

In the elections held on Friday during the General Assembly meeting in Munich, Raninder secured 161 votes to make it to the coveted position.

Kevin Kilty of Ireland received 162 votes, USA's Robert Mitchell got 153 votes and China's Wang Yifu was re-elected with 146 votes.

Raninder said, "More than myself I am happy that this was a moment of great honour for the country. India's efforts in growing the sport have been widely recognised and this is a reflection of this recognition.

"I thank all those members who voted for me as well as my other elected colleagues and promise to do my level best to live up to their aspirations.

"I also want to thank my team at NRAI, the Government of India and the entire shooting fraternity, without whose continuous support and best wishes, ...