Tokyo 2020: Data check – a close look at women’s 10m air rifle stats and where Indians stand
In an event where Indian shooters were on a dream run in 2019, things are not looking clear cut anymore if recent form is any indication. File image of Apurvi Chandela | ISSF
After a disappointing showing at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Tokyo 2020 is likely to play a critical role in determining the future of the Olympic movement in India, and unsurprisingly, a lot of Indian hopes are pinned on the sport of shooting.
India had a mind-blowing 2019 in shooting, topping the medals tally at all the four rifle/pistol World Cups with a total of 22 medals including as many as 16 gold. Such performances were unheard of in Indian shooting and rightly raised a lot of hopes.