Maheshwari Chauhan and Anantjeet Singh Naruka Gear Up for ISSF World Cup Final in India
Skeet shooters Maheshwari Chauhan and Anantjeet Singh Naruka are set to compete in the ISSF World Cup final at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Ranges in Tuglakhabad, New Delhi. Both narrowly missed a podium finish at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Maheshwari is excited for her first World Cup final and aims for a podium finish, drawing lessons from her Olympic experience. Anantjeet, a silver medallist at the Hangzhou Asian Games, is confident in his new technique and weapon, aiming to make India proud. Indian shotgun shooting has a rich history, with six competitors at the Paris Olympics. Former National coach Vikram Singh Chopra praised government initiatives like Khelo India and TOPS for strengthening India’s sports ecosystem.
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ISSF -: ISSF stands for International Shooting Sport Federation. It is an organization that governs shooting sports competitions worldwide.
Skeet shooting -: Skeet shooting is a type of shooting sport where participants aim to hit clay targets that are launched into the air at high speed from different angles.
Podium finish -: A podium finish means winning one of the top three positions in a competition, usually first, second, or third place.
Paris 2024 Olympics -: The Paris 2024 Olympics is an upcoming international multi-sport event that will be held in Paris, France, in the year 2024.
Hangzhou Asian Games -: The Hangzhou Asian Games is a major sports event in Asia, where athletes from different Asian countries compete in various sports. It was held in Hangzhou, China.
Khelo India -: Khelo India is an initiative by the Indian government to promote sports and fitness among young people in India.
TOPS -: TOPS stands for Target Olympic Podium Scheme. It is a program by the Indian government to support athletes who have the potential to win medals at the Olympics.
