The National Long-Range Shooting Championship 2026 concluded in Muzaffargarh after
three days of exciting competition among skilled shooters from across Pakistan. More than 70
participants took part in the event, showcasing their accuracy and abilities in different rifle
shooting categories. Colonel Dr Junaid Aftab delivered an outstanding performance by winning
the F-Open Championship with a score of 145 and nine V-bulls. He also established a new
national record in the 900-yard event, making his achievement one of the major highlights of the
championship. His performance reflected the high level of competition among experienced
shooters at the national event.

Colonel Dr Junaid Aftab also won gold medals in the 900-yard and 1,000-yard F-Open rifle
competitions. In the F-TR category, Muhammad Waleed secured the champion title with a score
of 217 and 25 V-bulls. Ahsan Waleed Gul achieved another notable success by winning three
gold medals in separate competitions. His victories came in the 300-metre Sporting Rifle,
800-yard F-TR Tactical Rifle and 1,000-yard F-TR events. These results highlighted the strong
performances delivered by participants throughout the three-day championship.
The Commander Multan Corps also participated and won gold in the 800-yard F-TR
competition. He additionally secured silver in the individual overall F-Open category. Ahmed Jan
won gold in the 300-metre Target Rifle event, while Havildar Muhammad Luqman Khan secured
first place in the 900-yard F-TR competition. The championship provided a national platform for
experienced shooters to demonstrate their skills and compete for top honours. The event
concluded with several gold medals and new records, highlighting the achievements of
Pakistan’s long-range shooting community.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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