Indian Shooting Team's Historic Medal Haul at Paris Olympics Sets Sights on LA 2028

The Indian shooting team achieved an unprecedented medal haul at the Paris Olympics, breaking their dry spell from the previous two editions in Rio and Tokyo. Their performance, particularly by Manu Bhaker, sets the stage for future success in the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Despite some setbacks, the team's cohesion and rigorous training paid off.

The Indian shooting contingent has recorded its biggest-ever medal haul at the Paris Olympics, a significant turnaround from their medal drought in Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo. This achievement calls for celebration, but the shooting fraternity is cautiously focusing on the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Thus far, all of India's medals in Paris have come from shooting, with the prospect of increasing the tally to four by the end of the competition on Monday. Overcoming previous mental barriers, the squad's standout performance includes Manu Bhaker's two medals, one shared with Sarabjot Singh in the 10m pistol mixed team.

India's 21-member team has reached six finals at the Chateauroux Shooting Range, narrowly missing medals in two events. Rigorous training across multiple countries and unified efforts by coaches contributed to their success. Despite some setbacks, optimism remains high, with ISSF President Luciano Rossi and NRAI head Raninder Singh praising the team's potential for Los Angeles 2028.

(With inputs from agencies.)