Oct 27,2023
“Paris Quotas Secured!”
Indian shooters Arjun Babuta and Tilottama Sen showcased exceptional skill and determination at the Asian Shooting Championships, securing quota places for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Arjun secured a silver medal in the men’s 10m air rifle event, closely trailing behind China’s Sheng Lihao. Meanwhile, 15-year-old Tilottama Sen displayed remarkable prowess, earning a silver in the women’s 10m air rifle event.
India’s success in obtaining 10 Olympic quota places in shooting, including two positions for each gender in the 10m air rifle category, underscores the nation’s growing dominance in the sport. This achievement builds upon Rudrankksh Patil and Mehuli Ghosh’s earlier accomplishments in securing quota places.
In the men’s 10m air rifle final, Arjun’s impressive score of 251.2 secured him the silver, with Divyansh Singh Panwar also making a strong showing, finishing fourth. The team event witnessed Arjun, Divyansh, and Hriday Hazarika clinching the gold medal, outperforming China.
Tilottama Sen’s stellar performance in the women’s 10m air rifle event is particularly noteworthy. Despite finishing sixth in the qualification round, she demonstrated exceptional skill in the final, ultimately securing the silver. Her achievement adds a significant feather to India’s cap.
Elavenil Valarivan’s third-place finish in the women’s 10m air rifle event and Nancy’s commendable seventh-place finish further contributed to India’s impressive showing.
In the mixed team skeet event, Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Darshna Rathore clinched a gold medal, exemplifying India’s prowess in the sport.
The Asian Shooting Championships serve as a critical platform for qualification into the Paris 2024 Olympics, offering a total of 24 Olympic quota places.
This event not only highlights the talent of Indian shooters but also underscores the nation’s potential for a stellar performance at the global stage. With 10 quota places secured, India’s shooting contingent is poised for a remarkable display at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
