Arjun Babuta made history at the Olympic Selection Trials, setting a new world record in the men’s 10M Air Rifle event. Nancy, Varun Tomar, and Rhythm Sangwan also emerged victorious in their respective finals, showcasing their exceptional talent and determination. The trials saw the qualification round for the men’s and women’s 50M Rifle 3 Positions OST T2, with Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Anjum Moudgil topping the charts.
The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has allowed trap marksman Karan to participate in Olympic selection trials despite missing the requisite score, sparking controversy. While multiple shooters with identical scores were not considered, an exception was made for Karan after a recommendation from the Army. NRAI secretary Rajiv Bhatia justifies the decision based on Karan’s budding talent and previous scores, emphasizing that the federation cannot be bound by strict rules. However, this decision has raised questions about the fairness of the selection process and prompted criticism from former national coach Jaspal Rana. The NRAI’s insistence on strict criteria in ongoing legal battles with Olympic aspirants has drawn attention to this inconsistency.
