By OUR STAFF REPORTER
Dehradun, 6 Feb: The shooting events were held at the Trishul Shooting Range in Dehradun for the 38th National Games. For ten days, many athletes from different states demonstrated their precision and skills in different rifle and pistol categories, thereby making the event a great success.
One of the major highlights of the concluding day was the 50M Air Rifle 3-Positions Men’s Final, in which Niraj Kumar of SSCB won the gold medal with a remarkable score of 464.1, followed by the silver medalist, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, of Madhya Pradesh, with 462.4, and the bronze medalist, Swapnil Suresh Kusale of Maharashtra, with 447.7.
Another thrilling event was the final match for the Air Pistol Mixed Team 10 Metres, in which Haryana defeated Rajasthan by a score of 17 – 7 and clinched the gold medal. While Rajasthan had to rest with silver, it was in the bronze medal match that Maharashtra overpowered Uttarakhand by winning decisively with 17-3.
The qualification round witnessed tough tussles with the participation of 19 teams divided from among the different states, after which four entered the finals, with Haryana and Rajasthan ending up as the top two; fighting for gold, while Maharashtra and Uttarakhand contested for bronze.
The finalists included: Team Haryana – Suruchi & Pramod (Gold Medalists); Team Rajasthan – Anjali Shekhawat & Umesh Choudhary (Silver Medallists); Team Maharashtra – Rahi Sarnobat & Pranav Arvind Patil (Bronze Medallists); Team Uttarakhand – Abhinav Deshwal & Yashasvi Joshi.
The 38th National Games shooting events not only highlighted India’s emerging shooting talents but also provided a platform for young shooters to gain national recognition. With outstanding performances across all events, the competition set new benchmarks in precision and excellence in Indian shooting sports. The event concluded with grand celebrations, honouring the dedication and perseverance of every athlete who participated.
