Shooters from Coimbatore Rifle Association won eight medals at the 17th South Zone Shooting Championship held in Trivandrum, Kerala. Around 2,400 participants from five states competed. The association secured three gold and five silver medals across various categories and events.
Coimbatore: Shooters from the Coimbatore Rifle Association have brought laurels to the city by winning eight individual medals at the 17th South Zone Shooting Championship held in Trivandrum, Kerala. The prestigious championship witnessed participation from approximately 2,400 shooters representing five southern states, competing across multiple events and categories.
The Coimbatore contingent's performance was particularly noteworthy, with athletes securing three gold and five silver medals in highly competitive events. The championship served as a platform for shooters to showcase their talent and precision across various age categories including youth, junior, senior, and master levels.
Shashreek emerged as a standout performer, clinching two silver medals in the 50-meter prone event across both youth and junior categories. His consistent performance demonstrated exceptional shooting skills and composure under pressure.
Raghul delivered the most impressive performance for the association, securing three medals in the technically demanding 50-meter three-position event. He won gold medals in both youth and junior categories while adding a silver in the senior men's division, showcasing his versatility and dominance across age groups.
Prabhakar Muniappan brought glory to the association by winning the gold medal in the 50-meter three-position event in the master men's category. His victory highlighted the depth of talent across different age groups within the Coimbatore Rifle Association.
R Saravana Murali secured a silver medal in the 50-meter free pistol event in the master men's category, demonstrating precision and control in the challenging pistol discipline. Meanwhile, Abirami made the association proud by winning silver in the 25-meter standard pistol event in the junior women's category, representing the growing strength of women shooters from Coimbatore.
The medal haul of three gold and five silver medals reflects the high standards of training and dedication maintained at the Coimbatore Rifle Association. The shooters' performance at the South Zone level has brought recognition to the city's sporting excellence and established Coimbatore as a hub for shooting sports in the region.
The association's success is attributed to the consistent efforts of coaches, support staff, and the discipline shown by the athletes in their preparation. This achievement is expected to inspire more young shooters from Coimbatore to take up the sport and aim for national and international platforms.
The Coimbatore contingent's performance was particularly noteworthy, with athletes securing three gold and five silver medals in highly competitive events. The championship served as a platform for shooters to showcase their talent and precision across various age categories including youth, junior, senior, and master levels.
Shashreek emerged as a standout performer, clinching two silver medals in the 50-meter prone event across both youth and junior categories. His consistent performance demonstrated exceptional shooting skills and composure under pressure.
Raghul delivered the most impressive performance for the association, securing three medals in the technically demanding 50-meter three-position event. He won gold medals in both youth and junior categories while adding a silver in the senior men's division, showcasing his versatility and dominance across age groups.
Prabhakar Muniappan brought glory to the association by winning the gold medal in the 50-meter three-position event in the master men's category. His victory highlighted the depth of talent across different age groups within the Coimbatore Rifle Association.
R Saravana Murali secured a silver medal in the 50-meter free pistol event in the master men's category, demonstrating precision and control in the challenging pistol discipline. Meanwhile, Abirami made the association proud by winning silver in the 25-meter standard pistol event in the junior women's category, representing the growing strength of women shooters from Coimbatore.
The medal haul of three gold and five silver medals reflects the high standards of training and dedication maintained at the Coimbatore Rifle Association. The shooters' performance at the South Zone level has brought recognition to the city's sporting excellence and established Coimbatore as a hub for shooting sports in the region.
The association's success is attributed to the consistent efforts of coaches, support staff, and the discipline shown by the athletes in their preparation. This achievement is expected to inspire more young shooters from Coimbatore to take up the sport and aim for national and international platforms.