India's brigade of young shooters has were given everybody speaking at the Asian Games in Indonesia. On Tuesday, 16-year-old pistol shooter Saurabh Chaudhary hit the bullseye for a gold medal, and on Thursday, it was the turn of a fair more youthful marksman, 15-year-old Shardul Vihan, to make the country proud.
Vihan, a Class IX scholar who like Chaudhary hails from a Meerut village, gained the silver in double trap at the Palembang ranges, maintaining the shotgun with the benefit of a veteran. A slight error in judgment price him the gold in the end but he nonetheless made historical past, becoming the youngest Indian to win a capturing medal at the Asiad.
After a brilliant qualification round, where his overall of 141 was two more than the following competitor, Hamad Ali Al Marri of Qatar, Vihan ruled for most of the final. However, he ended up conceding the lead to 2014 Incheon Asiad double trap crew bronze medallist Hyunwo Shin of South Korea. Vihan's final ranking of 74 was just one in need of Hyunwo's 75.
"I had taken the lead in the final, but did not realise when I fell behind. In the end I thought I had tied the score and there would be a shoot-off. But then I realised that he (Hyunwo) was alone at the top," Shardul stated.
Saurabh Chaudhary. (AP Photo)
'Will shift to trap later this month'
Shardul Vihan was only 9 when he made up our minds to take up capturing. "He had started with cricket and then switched to badminton later. Then one day he said he wanted to shoot. We never stopped him from choosing his sport," his father Deepak stated.
But Shardul needed to look ahead to 3 years sooner than he may start capturing with real bullets. The double trap medallist, whose father is a farmer who dabbles in the real estate trade as well, stated he was satisfied together with his fulfillment, but also a bit upset for the reason that gold was inside of his succeed in. "It was within my grasp. So there's a little disappointment."
Shardul shot into the limelight remaining yr when, as a 14-year-old, he bagged 4 gold medals in one day all the way through the national championships. His haul integrated individual as well crew gold medals in junior and senior events at the pageant.
In Palembang on Thursday, he outshone his extra experienced teammate, identify favorite Ankur Mittal, who neglected the final after finishing 9th.
The 15-year-old began his capturing career below Shamlibased Olympian and Arjuna awardee, Anwar Sultan, who was in Palembang to watch his ward compete in his first Asiad. "He came to me for training when he was 12 and a half years old. His father brought him to me. I am happy for his win," Anwar stated. "He deserved to win gold, but I felt he was slightly under pressure towards the end."
With double trap match ceasing to be an Olympic recreation in near future, Shardul stated he would now turn his focus on trap capturing. "I will shift to trap after the World Championship later this month. I know there will be problems in the beginning getting used to the sport, but I am sure I will do it soon."
In the other match in the ranges, Shreyasi Singh and Varsha Varman failed to finish on the podium.
Vihan, a Class IX scholar who like Chaudhary hails from a Meerut village, gained the silver in double trap at the Palembang ranges, maintaining the shotgun with the benefit of a veteran. A slight error in judgment price him the gold in the end but he nonetheless made historical past, becoming the youngest Indian to win a capturing medal at the Asiad.
After a brilliant qualification round, where his overall of 141 was two more than the following competitor, Hamad Ali Al Marri of Qatar, Vihan ruled for most of the final. However, he ended up conceding the lead to 2014 Incheon Asiad double trap crew bronze medallist Hyunwo Shin of South Korea. Vihan's final ranking of 74 was just one in need of Hyunwo's 75.
"I had taken the lead in the final, but did not realise when I fell behind. In the end I thought I had tied the score and there would be a shoot-off. But then I realised that he (Hyunwo) was alone at the top," Shardul stated.
Saurabh Chaudhary. (AP Photo)
'Will shift to trap later this month'
Shardul Vihan was only 9 when he made up our minds to take up capturing. "He had started with cricket and then switched to badminton later. Then one day he said he wanted to shoot. We never stopped him from choosing his sport," his father Deepak stated.
But Shardul needed to look ahead to 3 years sooner than he may start capturing with real bullets. The double trap medallist, whose father is a farmer who dabbles in the real estate trade as well, stated he was satisfied together with his fulfillment, but also a bit upset for the reason that gold was inside of his succeed in. "It was within my grasp. So there's a little disappointment."
Shardul shot into the limelight remaining yr when, as a 14-year-old, he bagged 4 gold medals in one day all the way through the national championships. His haul integrated individual as well crew gold medals in junior and senior events at the pageant.
In Palembang on Thursday, he outshone his extra experienced teammate, identify favorite Ankur Mittal, who neglected the final after finishing 9th.
The 15-year-old began his capturing career below Shamlibased Olympian and Arjuna awardee, Anwar Sultan, who was in Palembang to watch his ward compete in his first Asiad. "He came to me for training when he was 12 and a half years old. His father brought him to me. I am happy for his win," Anwar stated. "He deserved to win gold, but I felt he was slightly under pressure towards the end."
With double trap match ceasing to be an Olympic recreation in near future, Shardul stated he would now turn his focus on trap capturing. "I will shift to trap after the World Championship later this month. I know there will be problems in the beginning getting used to the sport, but I am sure I will do it soon."
In the other match in the ranges, Shreyasi Singh and Varsha Varman failed to finish on the podium.
15-yr-old Shardul Vihan youngest Indian to win Asiad medal
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