Before I came to the World Cup, I was not very sure that I could win. |
I'm glad to produce my personal best in this high-level competition. |
It was great out there and it was a personal best for me. The sport has picked up a lot in last few years and Indians are doing so well in it. |
It's competitions like these that give you immense confidence. Shooting is all about confidence. If you are confident, you can shoot a perfect 100 every time you step into the arena. The more competitions one gets to participate, the better. In practice doesn't have pressure. It's only during competitions that we are under pressure. The Government has been very supportive. We generally don't have too much problem acquiring ammunition. May be the Government will support us more after this. |
Shooting in India has become more professional and it has helped us a lot. |
This competition was not easy but I have been in form. I thought that I would be able to achieve the score. I am happy with it and this is my personal best. |
When kids my age were picking up toy cars, I used to buy toy guns. So, I took up the sport more as a recreation than profession. |
Winning an Olympic quota place itself was a very hard job. Add to that a gold medal as well.... I mean it was a fantastic feeling. All the credit goes to my coach, and ultimately, this was the first Olympic quota place for India, so I'm really proud. |