New SIUS Installations at KSSR, Delhi: How Olympic Grade, World-Class Tech Delivered a Flawless ISSF Junior World Cup—and What It Means for Indian Shooting

When Delhi hosted the recent ISSF Junior World Cup at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Ranges (KSSR), every shooter, coach and official noticed one thing — the incredible precision and reliability of the new SIUS electronic scoring targets. The matches ran seamlessly, every shot registered instantly, and the event concluded without a single technical hitch.

What made the difference? Brand-new SIUS installations — the very same class of machines that are used at the Olympic Games and ISSF World Cups.

The End of the Old Era

For years, KSSR functioned with the same electronic target systems installed around the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Though they had served well, they had become outdated — slower, less accurate, and prone to frequent maintenance issues. Shooters often complained about inconsistent readings, lighting variations, and breakdowns during training and trials.

Recognizing this, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) approved a major modernization program. The old machines were completely discarded, and a new fleet of SIUS Electronic Scoring Targets was installed across 10 m, 25 m and 50 m ranges — all ISSF-approved and built to Olympic standards.

Olympic-Grade Machines, Now in Delhi

These are the same generation of SIUS targets used in:

• The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualification events.

• ISSF World Cups, World Championships, and Youth Olympic Games.

SIUS is the official scoring system supplier for the Olympics, chosen for its unmatched precision, instant result transmission, and broadcast-ready data integration.

By bringing the identical machines to KSSR, India has effectively aligned its national training base with the world’s highest competition standard. That means the same screen layouts, the same decimal scoring response, and the same finals-hall environment that Olympic shooters experience.

How the New Machines Have Helped

1. Accuracy and Speed at World-Class Level

The new SIUS Hybrid systems detect every shot within a fraction of a millimeter and transmit results instantly to shooter monitors, range displays, and live-stream systems. No more lag, mis-readings, or technical delays — just pure precision.

2. Flawless Event Operations

The Junior World Cup at KSSR became a benchmark example: not a single event was delayed due to target issues. All qualification and finals events ran on time. The finals hall, equipped with new lighting and SIUS display systems, provided a spectacular viewing experience — exactly like the Olympic finals.

3. Real-Time Feedback for Shooters

Each shot is now displayed immediately with a decimal score, shot placement, and trajectory on the shooter’s monitor. This helps shooters and coaches analyze performance in real time and make micro-adjustments in position, trigger control, and breathing rhythm.

4. Higher Reliability, Lower Maintenance

The new machines require minimal manual calibration and are designed for high-volume, year-round use. Gone are the days when targets failed mid-event or had to be manually reset. Maintenance costs have dropped, uptime has increased, and shooters have gained valuable training hours.

Why This Upgrade Matters for India

1. Olympic-Level Training Every Day

For the first time, Indian shooters — juniors and seniors — can train on exactly the same technology used in the Olympics. This minimizes the “adaptation gap” when they compete abroad. Their timing, focus, and confidence remain consistent whether they’re in Delhi, Munich, or Paris.

2. Faster, Data-Driven Learning

The system’s detailed analytics enable coaches to track progress shot-by-shot, identify recurring errors, and plan personalized training programs. That means Indian shooters now train with science, not guesswork.

3. Smooth Conduct of Major Events

The flawless Junior World Cup proved India can host international events on par with any world-class venue. With this success, KSSR is now positioned to host more ISSF World Cups, Asian Championships, and Olympic qualifiers — boosting India’s reputation globally.

4. Expanding the Next Generation

Upcoming and junior shooters now experience the same finals environment they will face internationally — countdowns, scoreboards, lighting, sound, and pacing. It builds confidence, composure, and mental strength early in their careers.

5. Boosting India’s Sporting Infrastructure

KSSR’s transformation places India alongside the world’s top shooting nations like Germany, Switzerland, and Korea — countries that already train exclusively on SIUS targets. It also ensures that India’s coaching, judging, and technical teams stay fully updated with Olympic-standard equipment handling and software.

In the Words of Many Shooters

Coaches and athletes who participated in the Junior World Cup described the new setup as “the smoothest event ever held in Delhi.” Every relay began on schedule, every finals match flowed without pause, and spectators could watch results update in real-time — just like the Olympics.

The Road Ahead

India’s investment in SIUS technology is not just about modernizing a range — it’s about setting a new benchmark for precision, reliability, and professionalism. With this upgrade, KSSR has turned into a permanent Olympic-standard training hub.

For Indian shooting, this means:

• More medals.

• More confidence abroad.

• And a stronger bridge from junior talent to Olympic champion.

In short:

“The same SIUS machines used at the Olympics are now firing every day at KSSR, Delhi — giving Indian shooters not just world-class equipment, but world-class belief.”