RAWALPINDI - The European Long Range Championship commenced on 5 September 2023 at Bisley, UK. After the World Champi­onship, the European platform is considered to be the second biggest event in this category. Pakistan Team made its maid­en appearance in the European Championship to compete with over 80 international shooters from 12 nations in individual matches & 12 teams in team matches. Pakistani Long Range Team made history by win­ning the European Long Range Championship - UK 2023. Lt Gen Ahsan Gulrez and Col Ju­naid Waqas won silver medals while Lt Col Junaid Ali secured gold; first ever international medals to be won by Pakistan in international long range event.