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NRAI President Kalikesh Singh Deo Calls for Larger Pool of Shooters
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What Happened?
At the Asian Games in Japan, Indian shooters won 15 medals, including 3 golds. NRAI President Kalikesh Singh Deo emphasized the need for a larger pool of shooters for better consistency.
Key points
- India finished second in the Asian Games medal tally with 15 medals.
- The shooters won 3 gold, 8 silver, and 4 bronze medals.
- Kalikesh Singh Deo noted that the air pistol event was disappointing, with no medals won.
- The men's air pistol team has seen frequent changes, affecting consistency.
- NRAI plans to work with a larger pool of athletes to improve performance.
Key insights
- A larger pool of athletes may lead to improved consistency in performance.
- Frequent changes in the men's air pistol team could hinder athletes' experience.
- The introduction of sending two teams to international competitions may benefit young shooters.
Why it matters
The need for a larger pool of shooters could enhance India's performance in future competitions.
Entities
Kalikesh Singh Deo· PersonNRAI· OrganizationAsian Games· EventIndia· Country
Source
Times of India
