Indian Shooters Honored for Paris Olympics Success
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Minister of State Raksha Khadse honored six Indian shooters for their impressive performance at the Paris Olympics. The event took place in New Delhi, India.
Sarabjot Singh’s Achievement
Sarabjot Singh, who won a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event alongside Manu Bhaker, was awarded a cheque of Rs 22.5 lakh by Mandaviya. Sarabjot has been a Khelo India scholarship athlete since 2019.
Other Recognized Shooters
The event also recognized the contributions of Arjun Babuta, Ramita Jindal, Rhythm Sangwan, Sandeep Singh, and Arjun Singh Cheema, as well as their coaches Suma Shirur, Samaresh Jung, and Sarabjot’s personal coach Abhishek Rana. Arjun Babuta narrowly missed a podium finish, coming in 4th in the Men’s 10m Air Rifle event.
Mandaviya’s Speech
Mandaviya praised the athletes, saying, “Each of you is a champion. I know it was hard for some of you to come to terms with the fact that you missed the medal by a whisker but don’t let that loss lessen your passion for the game.” He highlighted the impact of the Khelo India program and the Target Olympic Podium Scheme in nurturing new talent.
Future of Indian Sports
Mandaviya mentioned that Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisions India to be a developed country by 2047, with sports playing a significant role. Initiatives like KIRTI (Khelo India Rising Talent Initiative) aim to identify future Olympians from the grassroots level.
Athletes’ Experiences
The shooters shared their experiences at the Paris Olympics and praised the world-class facilities now available in India, including infrastructure, sports science, and coaching. They emphasized the significant support from the government in their journey to the Paris Olympics.
Doubts Revealed
Mansukh Mandaviya -: Mansukh Mandaviya is a politician in India who is currently the Union Sports Minister. He helps make decisions about sports in the country.
Raksha Khadse -: Raksha Khadse is another politician in India. She is the Minister of State, which means she helps with various government duties, including sports.
Paris Olympics -: The Paris Olympics is a big sports event where athletes from all over the world compete. It will be held in Paris, France.
10m air pistol mixed team event -: This is a shooting competition where teams of two, one man and one woman, shoot targets from 10 meters away using air pistols.
Rs 22.5 lakh -: Rs 22.5 lakh is a large amount of money in Indian currency, equal to 2,250,000 rupees.
Khelo India program -: The Khelo India program is an initiative by the Indian government to encourage sports and find new talent among young people in India.