Manu Bhaker and Simranpreet Brar Win Gold at National Shooting Meet

Manu Bhaker and Simranpreet Kaur Brar, who secured gold medals in their respective categories, performed gloriously at the 68 th National Shooting Championship Competitions held at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi, as a double Olympic medallist and a rising star, respectively. Bhaker took the last event, the senior women's 25m sports pistol, with a calm, cool manner, and she was well ahead of her competitors. Simranpreet displayed her potential by winning the junior women's 25m sports pistol event. Their wins also demonstrate India as a strong and deep nation in the field of pistol shooting, which supports a good source of talent in the future at the international level.

Significance of the 68th National Shooting Championship

• The 68 th national shooting championship will be a gathering of the finest shooters in India in the fields of pistol and rifle, as well as shotgun.

• The event plays a very important role in national rankings and the selection of future international teams through performances.

• The championship also emphasises the consistency of the elite and the rising talent of young players.

• It acts as a competition ground where young shooters can gain experience with the senior athletes.

• High technical standards and record-level scores indicate developments in shooting sports in India.

• The tournament enhances the talent pool of India and trains the sportsmen to compete in the World Games.

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Conclusion (68th National Shooting Championship)

India has emerged as a powerhouse in shooting sports, as the 68th National Shooting Championship reiterated this fact with the outstanding performances of both elite and future talent. The competitiveness standards, record scores, and high attendance emphasised the contribution of the event in building awareness of future national teams as well as training the athletes to be internationally successful.