Two Indian pairs, Ramita Jindal-Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan-Sandeep Singh, failed to qualify for the finals of the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event at the Paris Olympics. The first pair scored a total of 628.7 points while the second pair scored 626.3 points, both finishing outside the top four teams who will compete for the medals. China, Korea, Germany, and Kazakhstan will battle for the top honors in the event.
Indian Shooting Duo Fall Short of Paris Olympics Mixed Team Final
Two Indian pairs, Ramita Jindal-Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan-Sandeep Singh, narrowly missed out on qualifying for the finals of the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event at the Paris Olympics.
Jindal and Babuta scored a total of 628.7 points, while Valarivan and Singh scored 626.3 points. Both pairs finished outside the top four teams who advanced to the medal round: China, Korea, Germany, and Kazakhstan.
Background
The 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event is a relatively new Olympic discipline that was first introduced at the 2020 Tokyo Games. The event consists of two-person teams, with each shooter firing 60 shots in the qualifying round. The top four teams then advance to the final, where they shoot 20 additional shots for a total of 80 shots.
India has a strong history in shooting, having won several medals at the Olympics and other major competitions. However, the team has struggled to perform consistently at the highest level in recent years.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Who are Ramita Jindal and Arjun Babuta?
Ramita Jindal is a 24-year-old shooter from Jind, Haryana. She has won several national and international medals, including a bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Games. Arjun Babuta is a 29-year-old shooter from Rohtak, Haryana. He has won a gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and a silver medal at the 2018 Asian Games.
2. Who are Elavenil Valarivan and Sandeep Singh?
Elavenil Valarivan is a 23-year-old shooter from Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. She is one of India's top female shooters and has won several medals at the international level, including a gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Sandeep Singh is a 29-year-old shooter from Ambala, Haryana. He has won several national and international medals, including a silver medal at the 2018 Asian Games.
3. Why did the Indian teams fail to qualify for the final?
The Indian teams both shot below their best in the qualifying round. Jindal and Babuta made several uncharacteristic errors, while Valarivan and Singh struggled to find their rhythm. The Indian teams also faced strong competition from the other teams in the field, especially China and Korea.
4. What are the expectations for the Indian shooting team in future events?
The Indian shooting team has a strong track record of success at the Olympics and other major competitions. However, the team has struggled to perform consistently at the highest level in recent years. The team will be hoping to bounce back at the upcoming Commonwealth Games and Asian Games and secure a medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
5. What are the chances of India winning a medal in the shooting events at the Paris Olympics?
India has a good chance of winning a medal in the shooting events at the Paris Olympics. The team has several talented shooters, including Elavenil Valarivan, Saurabh Chaudhary, and Abhishek Verma. The team will need to shoot well on the day, but they have the potential to challenge for medals in several events.
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