Indian shooter Neeru finished seventh in the women’s trap event as India’s hunt for a medal continued unsuccessfully at the ongoing international shooting competition.
Neeru showed promise during the qualification rounds but could not maintain consistency in the final, eventually ending outside the medal positions. (ptinews.com)
The result extended India’s medal drought in the tournament despite several shooters reaching advanced stages across different categories.
Bright Start But Difficult Final
The Indian shooter performed steadily during qualification and managed to secure a place in the final round against a strong international field.
However, the pressure intensified during the elimination stages, where a few missed targets proved costly in a highly competitive contest.
Neeru eventually settled for seventh place as the battle for medals went down to the final shots among the top contenders.
India Still Searching For First Medal
India’s shooting squad entered the competition with high expectations following strong performances in recent international events and domestic trials.
Several Indian shooters have come close to podium finishes during the tournament, but the team is still awaiting its first medal.
The country has traditionally been one of the stronger nations in shooting, particularly in Olympic disciplines such as rifle, pistol and trap shooting.
Focus Turns To Upcoming Events
Despite the disappointment, Indian shooters are expected to continue using the event as preparation for upcoming World Cups and major international championships.
The performances also remain important in the context of long-term Olympic preparations as India continues investing heavily in shooting infrastructure and athlete development.
Officials remain hopeful that the Indian contingent can bounce back strongly in the remaining events.
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