According to a PTI report, the ISSF has sent its proposal to national federations and is awaiting their approval.
It is believed that Indian shooters had exposed themselves by participating in too many world cups, and the change would help them choose important competitions.
Other changes ISSF plans to make in Olympic qualification system
Another change ISSF plans to make is to replace MQS (minimum qualification score) with MOQS (minimum Olympic qualification score). According to the report, a shooter will need to reach a minimum score to become eligible for the quadrennial event.
India had fielded a 15-strong shooting contingent at the Tokyo Olympics but failed to win a single medal.
The squad boasted numerous top-ranked shooters, including Manu Bhaker, Saurabh Chaudhary and Elavenil Valarivan. A couple of medals in both the individual and mixed team events were expected. However, the Indian team under-performed in Japan.
With this overhaul, the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) is optimistic of shooters reserving their best for bigger tournaments. The association believes this will also provide more opportunities for upcoming shooters.
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The MQS system is used by shooters to qualify for the Olympic and Youth Olympic Games. ISSF designates the minimum scores for each shooting event. The qualification system for shooting is based on quota places.
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