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India at the Olympics Podcast: What shooting did right that other sports can learn from | In conversation with former Olympian Suma Shirur

Despite India’s disappointing overall performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the shooting contingent’s performance was a huge success, delivering half of India’s medal tally in Paris. On this episode of India at the Olympics, host Aayush, in conversation with former Olympian and current coach of the Indian shooting contingent Suma Shirur, dissects the reasons behind Indian shooting’s resurgence at the Olympics. They also discuss what other sporting federations in India can learn from shooting’s example and why Paris double-medalist Manu Bhaker’s achievements are so special.

Author

  • Aayush Majumdar

    Sports journalist from India with over five years of work in the field, Aayush has previously covered ATP events and international cricket series, among other big events. He has a keen interest in cricket, tennis and football, but contributes content across sports. Now living and learning in London, he is co-editor of the Sports Gazette.