‘Could Have Been Better’: Former Medalist Concerned About NRAI’s Management for Paris-Bound Shooters

As Indian contingent prepares for ir journey to France for Paris Olympics, a lot of hope will remain in entire contingent of shooters. This year, a 21-member team consisting of marksmen and women will represent India in France to furr intensify chances to bring in gold this time. But a veteran marksman believes NRAI did t do justice with travelling shooters as y caused a delay in anuncing official contingent.

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Khel Ratna awardee marksman concerned about NRAI's mismanment over Paris Olympics-bound shooters 

2010 Asian Games' Gold medalist marksman, Ronjan Sodhi, believes National Rifle Association of India could have found a better method to man planning of Olympic contingent as y were late in naming 21-name contingent, which was t ideal. He also saw need for sportspersons to have a say in matter of selection with panel.

“I speak my mind... I don’t think so. It [timing] could have been better. It’s too late... two months before games you [NRAI] are anuncing team? I would say you have to give six months to a year to give athletes... People are struggling to find ir kit. So, things could have been better.

“I think y [NRAI] must have thought about something, wher having trials at last moment or whatever, wher re was a selection policy which was in order. I would say, re should be more sportspersons when it comes to selection matters in whole [NRAI] panel,” veteran marksman said as per Telegraph.

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Sodhi was hoping that shooting contingent would make a good showing in Paris, France, even if association was taking its time to make its decision.

India has been medal-less in preceding two Olympic Games when it comes to shooting. In previous Tokyo Games, 15-member squ could t bag any medals, and hopes from this year's contingent are extremely high as stars like Manu Bhaker, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Sift Kaur Samra, and more such table names are present in this year's contingent who could help in keeping India's race stronger than ever.