Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Pune Shooters Miss Goa Flight Due to Airport Security Delays
A group of young shooters from Pune missed their flight to Goa for a shooting competition because of delays at airport security.
The athletes, who are part of the 'Gun For Glory' academy, were traveling to compete in the 12th West Zone Shooting Championship.
Their families claimed that airport staff were not helpful and delayed the process of clearing the firearms and ammunition.
Akasa Air said that extended security procedures caused the delay.
Six shooters were rebooked for the next day, while one managed to make the flight, but without their kit.
Six Pune shooters missed their flight to Goa for a shooting competition.
They were scheduled to fly on an Akasa Air flight.
The missed flight was due to delays in security clearance of firearms and ammunition.
One shooter managed to board the flight, but without their kit.
The shooters are from the 'Gun For Glory' academy.
- Who
- Six U-18 shooters from Pune.
- What
- Missed their flight to a shooting championship.
- When
- Tuesday, September 16, 2025
- Where
- Pune Airport, India
- Why
- Due to alleged delays in firearm and ammunition clearance during security checks.
Gun for Glory Academy
Akasa Air
Cause of Delay
Gun for Glory Academy
Airport staff delayed the clearance process and did not cooperate.
Akasa Air
Shooters were unable to board the flight due to extended security procedures involving their baggage.
- Event
- 12th West Zone Shooting Championship
- Location
- Goa, India
- Airline
- Akasa Air
- Departure Airport
- Pune Airport
- Shooters Involved
- 6 (plus 1)
- Academy
- Gun For Glory
- Flight
- QP 1143
Sources
6 rifle shooters heading to Goa for tournament miss flight due to ‘delay’ in security check in Pune
12th West Zone Shooting Championship: Shooters miss flight, allege security check delay by airline at Pune airport
Pune shooters miss flight after airport security 'delay'
Six Pune Shooters Miss Flight After Firearms Clearance Delay