India’s shooting team, comprising mostly debutants, is gearing up for the Paris Olympics in Chateauroux, aiming to break their recent medal drought. Despite a history of success with four Olympic medals, India has not won in the last two Games. The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) focused on current performance when selecting the 21-member squad. Key competitors include Manu Bhaker, who will compete in three events, and emerging talents like Sandeep Singh and Sift Kaur Samra. With a mix of experienced shooters and newcomers, India faces stiff competition, particularly from China.
5 Key Points:
- New Faces, High Hopes: The Indian shooting team for the Paris Olympics features mainly newcomers, with only a few experienced shooters like Manu Bhaker and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar.
- Recent Medal Drought: India has failed to win shooting medals in the last two Olympics, despite a history of success with four medals.
- NRAI’s Selection Strategy: The National Rifle Association of India chose the squad based on current form rather than past achievements, hoping this approach will yield better results.
- Key Competitors: Prominent shooters to watch include Manu Bhaker, Sift Kaur Samra, and Sandeep Singh. Bhaker, in particular, is looking to overcome past misfortunes.
- Tough Competition: India will face strong competition, especially from China, which is also sending a 21-member team to the Games.
