Kynan Chenai and Bhowneesh Mendiratta held on to their lead in the fourth National shotgun selection trials, scoring 98 out of 100 after four rounds of trap at the Madhya Pradesh Academy in Bhopal. Kynan shot a series of 25, 25, 23 and 25, while Bhowneesh had two rounds of 24 before hitting two rounds of 25 on the first day of the competition. Fahd Sultan (97), Prithviraj Tondaiman (96), Shardul Vihan, Lakshay Sheoran (95), Anirudh Singh and Manavjit Singh Sandhu (94) were also among the leading bunch, with the top six qualifying for the final after the fifth round on Sunday.
Meanwhile, in women’s trap, Manisha Keer was in the lead with a score of 90, one point ahead of three other shooters: Rajeshwari Kumari, Neeru, and Shagun Chowdhary. Bhavna Chaudhary, Sabeera Haris, Preti Rajak, and Pragati Dubey followed with the score of 88, while Shreyasi Singh and Seema Tomar were in the 17th place along with a score of 83.
The competition is fierce, with these athletes honing their skills to qualify for a spot in the national team and represent India in international tournaments. The trials will continue on Sunday as the top six contestants from the men’s round will advance to the final rounds. On the other hand, the women will have to complete a few more rounds before they are qualified for the finals.
These athletes have worked hard to reach this point, and their journey is a testament to their dedication and perseverance. With the trials ongoing, it will be exciting to see who emerges as the ultimate winner.
