India’s shooting campaign at the Rio 2016 Olympics has been a disappointing one. A contingent of twelve, there were hopes of multiple medals but so far, none have arrived. Abhinav Bindra came closest in the 10m air rifle event but lost in a shootout. Jitu Rai faded out in a surprise qualifying miss in the 50m Air Pistol event and now it all boils down to two men – Gagan Narang and Chain Singh. The final day’s event sees them competing in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions qualifying and then a possible final if all goes well.
Gagan Narang would hope to bank on his experience and let go of the so-close-yet-so-far situation in the 50m Rifle Prone qualification where the final five shots let him down. Chain Singh, first time Olympian, would be eager to do better than the 36th rank that same day
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