The Indian shooting team is leaving no stone unturned in preparing for the upcoming Shooting World Cup, which will be held in China. As the much-awaited grand international event is only weeks away, 24 shooters in the country are now in Dehradun, training and fine-tuning their shots to improve their focus.
The training will be done in the state-of-the-art shooting facilities in Dehradun in forms that recreate the conditions of international competition. Athletes are getting their paces with grueling drills, capability shooting and stamina training, psychological preparation and combat training. Coaches are monitoring every detail, and all the players are at an optimum performance level before the international competition.
The squad is a mixture of India’s finest next generation, along with experienced shooters with already proven records at the Asian, meadow, and Olympic levels. The reason behind their presence is the fact that India is a great power in the world of shooting, a sport that India has done well on the medal table in the past ten years.
Training in Dehradun has also added a special advantage to the shooters, as the ambience of calmness and modern range facilities of the centre have provided the amalgamation of both focus and discipline. The camp setting is known to be competitive and motivating because each of the athletes will be determined to give their best, as is touted by the coaches to prepare the strongest team possible to face the ultimate challenge ahead.
The international competition is the Shooting World Cup in China, which is likely to be attended by top-ranking shooters in the world, making the competition pretty tough. It is not just a trial of the Indian team to test its abilities on an international scenario, but also a chance to garner some more medals and experience for the Indians’ growing shooting legacy.
The contingent will see 24 representatives of India, and hopes are being pinned that the team will come back with rich achievements and podium finishes. The shooters themselves are self-confident and motivated, and admit that the training routine is really hard, but it makes them stay mentally and physically prepared for the event.
The world catchphrase as the clock to the World Cup ticks is that of the Indian shooting team. Their contributions in Dehradun are not only representative of the preparations for one event, but also to carry on the phenomenal run that India has had in the world of shooting sports.
