Ambala — Fresh off his Olympic bronze medal triumph in Paris, Sarabjot Singh isn’t reveling in past glories. Instead, the 23-year-old shooter from Ambala has chosen an unorthodox path: deliberately forgetting his Olympic moment to rebuild his game from the ground up.
“I wanted to erase everything related to the Olympics, forget that ever happened to me, and start from zero again,” Sarabjot shares, reflecting on his decision to step away from competitions and reset mentally following a whirlwind of post-Olympic celebrations. For three months, his pistol sat untouched as he gave himself time to process his success away from the shooting range.
When Sarabjot finally returned to training, he realized he had lost touch with even the basics — “I had forgotten my grip and subtle nuances about my technique.” Turning to his trusted diary, he pored over notes on technique and mental preparation to rekindle his form. His methodical comeback has been marked by humility and introspection, even as he chose to test himself with low-pressure appearances, finishing fourth at the Uttarakhand National Games and competing at his own expense at the Munich World Cup. “I just wanted to test myself again and see where I stand in this process. I felt I was back to 50%.”
These days, meditation and self-reflection remain central to Sarabjot’s journey. He’s undeterred by missing the Asian Shooting Championship squad, keeping his focus sharp and his next goal outlined in his diary: “Getting back to strong basics, rock solid mindset and meditation will get me there,” he says, aiming toward the Asian Games. Unfazed by newfound fame and financial change, Sarabjot remains committed to growth — quietly rewriting his playbook for excellence, one deliberate step at atime.
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