Asia's Top Trap Shooter Zoravar Singh Excluded from Indian Asian Games Team
Asia No.1 Trap Shooter Zoravar Singh Snubbed From India's Asian Games Shooting Squad
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Zoravar Singh Sandhu, Asia's No. 1 and world No. 6 trap shooter, has been excluded from India's shotgun team for the Asian Games in Aichi, Japan. Despite his strong international performance, including a bronze medal at the World Championships, his recent domestic trials led to this decision by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).
- 01Zoravar Singh Sandhu is Asia's No. 1 and world No. 6 trap shooter.
- 02He won a bronze medal at the World Championships last year.
- 03Recent underperformance in domestic trials led to his exclusion from the Asian Games team.
- 04The NRAI insists on adhering to its pre-established selection policy.
- 05Zoravar has urged the NRAI to reconsider its decision based on his international scores.
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Zoravar Singh Sandhu, recognized as Asia's top trap shooter and currently ranked sixth in the world, has been excluded from India's shotgun contingent for the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi, Japan, scheduled from September 19 to October 4. Despite clinching a bronze medal at the World Championships last year, Zoravar's recent performance in domestic trials was below expectations, which ultimately cost him a spot on the team. The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has stated that it will adhere strictly to its selection policy established over a year ago, which has drawn criticism given Zoravar's strong international scores. He recently achieved the highest score among Indian shooters at the World Cup in Almaty, scoring 119, yet this was not enough to secure his place. The proposed men's trap team includes Kynan Chenai, Ahvar Rizvi, and Shapath Bharadwaj. Zoravar has called for a review of the decision, emphasizing his recent achievements as justification for reconsideration. However, NRAI officials maintain that the selection process must remain consistent to ensure fairness in the sport.
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Zoravar's exclusion may affect India's medal prospects in trap shooting at the Asian Games, given his high international rankings and recent performances.
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