India's Top Shooters Set Sights on Asian Championships

India's elite shooters are gearing up for national selection trials 3 & 4 at Trishul Shooting Range, prepping for the 2025 Asian Shooting Championships and ISSF World Cup. Key athletes, including Olympic and World Cup medalists, will vie for limited slots in various Olympic rifle and pistol events.

India's top shooters are ready to showcase their prowess as they compete in the national selection trials 3 & 4 for Group 'A' athletes at the Trishul Shooting Range beginning Tuesday. These trials are crucial for forming the Indian team for the 2025 Asian Shooting Championships in Kazakhstan and the ISSF World Cup in China.

The first day will host the stage 1 qualifying round for rapid fire pistol men, divided into three relays. Second day highlights include finals for T3, 10m air rifle men, 25m rapid fire pistol men, and 50m 3 positions women.

Following a successful South American ISSF World Cup tour and the Munich World Cup, Indian shooters are riding high. They reached 39 finals, securing 19 medals, including eight golds. Notable participants include Suruchi Singh, Arya Borse, Arjun Babuta, Manu Bhaker, and other renowned shooters, all competing for a chance at glory.

(With inputs from agencies.)