Bhucho, Sep 6
Asian champion Neeru Dhanda and Asian silver medalist Bhowneesh Mendiratta continued to lead the race to finish in the top six, after completion of four rounds in the Trap event at the National Selection Shotgun Trial (T4), held at Bhucho Village Bhai Devinder Singh Sidhu Gun Club in Bhucho, Punjab.
Bhowneesh, who has shot 99, which included three perfect rounds of 25 hits and 24 in the fourth, has a four-shot lead over World Cup final silver medalist Vivaan Kapoor and Zoravar Singh Sandhu, who have shot 95 each. Shardul Vihaan and Kynan Darius Chenai occupy the next position with a score of 93, while seven shooters, Arshad Hasan Khan, Fahd Sultan, Karan, Shapath Bharadwaj, Ali Aman Elahi, Jaswinder Singh, and Lakshay Sheoran are in the race for the sixth spot with a score of 92.
In Trap Women, Neeru shot 92 with scores of 22, 24, 23, 23 to take the lead after the completion of four rounds. Asian Championship bronze medalist Aashima Ahlawat was second with a score of 90, while Kirti Gupta, Rajeshwari Kumari, and Sabeera Haris occupied the next spots with a score of 89. Preeti Rajak was in sixth place with a score of 86.
The final series of qualifications and the finals will be held on Sunday.
— IANS
Reader Comments
So proud of our women shooters! Neeru Dhanda leading the pack and Aashima close behind. Women's shooting in India has come such a long way. More power to them! ðŸ‘
The competition is really tight for that sixth spot - seven shooters at 92! That's what makes our national trials so exciting. Every shot matters in this sport.
While the performances are impressive, I wish there was more media coverage for shooting sports in India. These athletes work so hard but don't get the recognition they deserve compared to cricket.
Bhucho range is becoming a proper hub for shooting sports in Punjab. Good to see infrastructure developing in smaller towns, not just metros. Jai Hind! 🎯
The depth in Indian shooting is amazing! So many talented shooters competing at the national level. This bodes well for future international competitions. All the best to everyone for finals!
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