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Shooters off target with borrowed rifles Kadarpur (Gurgaon), April 24 Despite having put in their best efforts, the Indian shooters finished last in the championship - for reasons beyond their control. Shockingly, the Indian shooters, who did not even have rifles of their own (long-range rifles required for the 1,000-yard full-bore shooting events), had to borrow rifles from the visiting shooters from other countries. Sources maintain that a procedural delay (read red tape) was behind the lapse. True, it was for the first time that an Indian squad participated in a shooting event of this magnitude, but the lapse was avoidable. For, the authorities concerned were fully aware of the shooting event and the requirement of long-range high-sight-adjustment rifles for the same well in advance. Still, though a world-class shooting range with the latest facilities like electronic targets and other requirements was developed, the rifles required for the event could not be imported in time for it. On being contacted for his comments, former CRPF IG TS Dhillon, the designated coach for the Indian shooting side for the event, admitted that the Indian shooters had to use borrowed weapons for the long-distance shooting.He, however, asserted that the Indian players had performed quite well, considering the fact that it was for the first time that an Indian team had participated in an international full-bore meet. The focus of the Indian shooters was, obviously, on the 300-metre event as they did not have the weapons or experience to shoot targets beyond that distance. “You cannot expect miracles…it was more of a confidence-building measure aimed at giving the much-needed exposure to our players,” maintained Dhillon, who is also the technical expert of the National Rifle Association of India and CRPF coordinator for the event. Dhillon, who has played a pivotal role in getting the shooting range prepared and managing the entire event, expressed satisfaction over its successful completion. “Arranging the required weapons and trainers for our shooting stars is the next target,” he asserted.
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