Rhythm Sangwan bags India’s 16th quota place in shooting for Paris Olympics | More sports News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Rhythm Sangwan made history by becoming the 16th Indian shooter to secure a quota place for the 2024 Paris Olympics. She achieved this feat by winning a bronze medal in the 25m sports pistol category at the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Jakarta on Thursday.This success ensures that India will be sending its largest-ever shooting contingent to the Paris Olympics, surpassing the previous record of 15 shooters at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.Jakarta has proven to be a favorable venue for Indian shooters, with three athletes — Esha Singh, Varun Tomar (both in 10m air pistol), and now Rhythm—securing quota slots for the country during the Asian Olympic Qualifiers. The strong performances highlight India's growing prowess in the sport of shooting on the international stage.Third m...