'Saurabh Chaudhary is back' - a phrase Indian shooting fans have been waiting to hear since Tokyo 2020, and for good reason. (More Sports News)
Once hailed as a prodigy, Saurabh found himself adrift after a disappointing seventh-place finish at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, a rough patch that tested the Youth Olympic gold medallist. But after more than two years away from the Indian team, he is back, firing on all cylinders and proving once again why he was once India라이브 바카라 biggest shooting sensation.
What truly underscored his sharpness with the pistol was his stunning score of 591 (99, 97, 99, 99, 98, 99), his personal best, a new National Record, and just few points shy of the world record.
This performance propelled him to the final of the men라이브 바카라 10m air pistol event at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in the national capital, marking his first National Championships final appearance since 2021.
Why Saurabh Chaudhary라이브 바카라 Comeback Matters For Indian Shooting?
Before Tokyo and in the months that followed, Saurabh seemed destined to dominate the world of shooting. If you had told anyone in 2021 that his career would take a downturn, they wouldn’t have believed it.
At just 19, he had already built a resume that most shooters dream of. Twelve ISSF World Cup medals, including eight golds. An Asian Games gold with a record-breaking performance. A Youth Olympic title. He thrived on the big stage, never seeming rattled by pressure.
Tokyo was supposed to be his crowning moment. He started strong, topping Olympic qualification in the men라이브 바카라 10m air pistol event. But in the final, he finished seventh. He and Manu Bhaker placed seventh in the mixed team event too.
The results weren’t what he wanted, but his composure stood out. It felt like only a matter of time before he bounced back.
But then, something changed. The medals stopped coming, the scores dipped, and the prodigy who once seemed invincible started fading from the conversation.
The major reality check came at what was undoubtedly his lowest point. Saurabh, once a shooter who consistently pushed the limits of the world record, managed only a shocking 557/600 in the qualifying round of the 2023 National Games in Goa.
His last international medal came in 2022, and after that, he disappeared from the national team for more than two years.
Now, after more than two years of struggling with form and confidence, he finally looks like the shooter who once commanded the range with effortless precision. The composure, the focus, the quiet dominance, it all seems to be falling back into place.
If he can keep this momentum going, another Asian Games gold next year would not be surprising. And if he stays on this path, the dream of standing on the Olympic podium in Los Angeles 2028 could become a reality.
But it all comes down to consistency now, maintaining this level over time and proving that this resurgence is not just a brief spark.
As the shooting season kicks off with the ISSF World Cup in Buenos Aires, all eyes will be on him. India is sending its largest-ever contingent to the event with 43 shooters, more than even China and host nation Argentina. It is a big stage and the perfect opportunity for him to make a statement.
And Buenos Aires is not just another city for him. It was here, in 2018, that he won Youth Olympics gold, marking the start of an extraordinary journey. Now, he returns to the same city, hoping to reignite the magic and add another chapter to his comeback.
