Arjun Babuta Reflects on His First Olympics Experience
Olympian and shooter Arjun Babuta shared his thoughts on his debut at the Olympics, calling it a learning experience. On Tuesday, Babuta came close to winning a medal in the Men’s 10m Air Rifle event but finished 4th due to nerves.
China’s Sheng Lihao won the gold medal with 252.2 points, Sweden’s Victor Lindgren took silver with 251.4 points, and Croatia’s Miran Maricic earned bronze with 230.0 points.
Babuta mentioned that despite good preparation, he missed out by a slight margin and acknowledged the role of luck. He credited the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) and Khelo India for their support in his training.
Babuta also praised Swapnil Kusale, who won a bronze medal in the men’s 50m rifle 3P event with 451.4 points, saying he deserved it due to his hard work and past performances.
Rhythm Sangwan, another shooter, also appreciated the support from the TOPS scheme and expressed her excitement about representing India. She participated in the 10m air pistol mixed team competition and finished 10th, and also placed 15th in the singles qualification round.
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Arjun Babuta -: Arjun Babuta is an Indian athlete who competes in shooting sports. He recently participated in the Olympics for the first time.
Olympics -: The Olympics is a big international sports event where athletes from all over the world compete in various sports. It happens every four years.
Men’s 10m Air Rifle -: This is a shooting event where athletes aim at a target from a distance of 10 meters using an air rifle. The goal is to score as many points as possible by hitting the center of the target.
Target Olympic Podium Scheme -: This is a program by the Indian government to support athletes who have the potential to win medals at the Olympics. It provides them with training, coaching, and financial help.
Khelo India -: Khelo India is an initiative by the Indian government to promote sports and fitness among young people in India. It helps in identifying and nurturing young sports talent.
Swapnil Kusale -: Swapnil Kusale is another Indian shooter who won a bronze medal in the same Olympics where Arjun Babuta competed.
Rhythm Sangwan -: Rhythm Sangwan is also an Indian shooter who appreciates the support from the Target Olympic Podium Scheme and is excited about representing India in sports.