Shooting's future at the Commonwealth Games continues to look bright, following very positive discussions between International Shooting Sport Federation President Luciano Rossi and Commonwealth Games Federation CEO Katie Sadleir.
Rossi and Sadleir greeted each other in New Delhi, India; where the future of the Commonwealth Games, and shooting sport's place within the event, was on the agenda.
India has stated interest in hosting the Games in 2030, with the bidding process expected to be finalised by November 2025.
With the nation's passion for shooting, it signals an opportunity for the sport to return to the programme.
In a panel discussion with Times Group, Rossi and Sadleir spoke highly of their hosts.
"I am so impressed with the world-class infrastructure that is all around India, but we did have the opportunity to just have a look and see what the plans are for the future," said Sadleir.
"When you understand the power of a global sporting event like the Commonwealth Games to really fast track development, it seems like something that India is really up for and we're really keen to work with them on this expression of interest process.
"Hosting an Olympic Games in India would be absolutely transformational and with that, hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2030 is a fantastic platform towards that."
Rossi added his hopes to see the sport reintroduced if India were to host the Games in 2030, while suggesting the continual success in hosting ISSF events - such as the 2024 ISSF World Cup Final - can be beneficial to future bids for the nation.
"ISSF work hard all around the country, all over the continent, like this international event, like the Commonwealth Games, because we have to share the passion of sport," said the ISSF President.
"I am sure that India this year for the ISSF Junior World Cup here in Delhi can have a big chance not only for the young athletes, but also for the delegate for open connection around the world."