Bindra and Gaikwad were speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the three-day fifth edition of the SSVM Transforming India Conclave at SSVM World School in Coimbatore. COIMBATORE: Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra on Tuesday said shooting in India had grown significantly over the years, while Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad backed the five-time champions’ IPL comeback and confirmed that a head coach would be appointed soon.
Bindra said shooting in India had grown, with participation rising from around 200 athletes at his first national championship to nearly 20,000 competitors today. Speaking about his contribution to Indian sport, Bindra said his foundation supported 250 athletes across sporting disciplines. He highlighted the Olympic Values Education Programme, which he said was being implemented in more than 75,000 govt schools across eight regions in India. On his goals for the next 12 months, Gaikwad said he preferred to focus on the present.
He said shooting had entered the school system. Not every young Indian will become an athlete, but sport can be a guiding light in life,” he said. Recalling his preparation, Bindra said he had weighed bullets and examined them under a magnifying glass for scratches. You can win or lose a medal by one-tenth of a point,” he said. I focus on each day and each match,” he said.
“Sport is something that every young Indian should benefit from and experience. “For me, every little detail matters. It is a sport of millimetres. “I don’t think too much about the future.
Gaikwad said the team was determined to return stronger and urged fans to continue supporting CSK during difficult phases, as they had done since 2008.