World C'ships: Chance for shooters to secure quotas

ONE trial followed by another with a competition every once in a while, the Indian shooters have been put to the test in a rigorous manner in the last 12 months or so.

- ANMOL GURUNG

Those series of tests have not just explored their marksmanship but also tested their durability, both mental and physical. They have no chance to relax as they are set to face their biggest challenge this year so far the ISSF World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan.

The marquee competition is due to begin on August 14 and the shooters will be hopeful that the aforementioned tests, which have been put in place to condition them for big events, will bear fruit. It's paramount for shooters to put their best foot forward as the event will offer Olympic quotas (4 in each event). The event will feature all events (rifle, pistol and shotgun). The Indian team, who had a camp in New Delhi, comprises some young faces. Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar (50m rifle 3 positions), Divyansh Singh Panwar (10m air rifle), Manu Bhaker (25m sports pistol) and Angad Vir Singh Bajwa are the only shooters who were part of the 2020 Olympics.