Ramita Jindal has caught the spotlight in the most recent Ramita Jindal news by progressing to the last of the women’s 10m air rifle occasion at the Paris Olympics 2024. With a score of 631.5 in the qualification round on Sunday, Jindal got her spot in the last, completing in the fifth spot overall.
Ramita Jindal Paris Olympics 2024
In an anticipated qualifying round, Jindal required a shot worth 10.3 for her last attempt to advance. Exhibiting her expertise and self-restraint, she scored a 10.4, capturing her position in the finals and becoming the second Indian shooter to reach at the finals in a shooting event at these Olympics, following Manu Bhaker.
2024 Olympics India News
As the 2024 Olympics progress, India has been on a good start. With a medal already secured, the country anticipates more possible triumphs. After Manu Bhaker secured the bronze medal this Sunday, all eyes and expectations have been on Ramita and Arjun for the next win of the country.
Moreover, Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh, alongside Mood Sangwan and Arjun Singh Cheema, will compete in the 10m air pistol mixed team qualification, with the main two teams guaranteed medals. The Indian men’s archery team will also compete in the quarter-finals today.
Another talented Indian shooter, Elavenil Valarivan, just missed entering the final as she ended at 630.7 to finish 10th, a mere 0.6 points outside the qualifying mark. Till her last two shots, she was inside the qualifying positions, and a shot of 9.9 proved dear with which she lost a place in the finals.
Korea’s Hyojin Boycott set another Olympic Qualification Record, completing at the highest point of the standings with a great 634.5 points, setting a higher benchmark for the finals.
Ramita became the first female rifle shooter from India to make the cut for the Olympic final since her coach, Suma Shirur, at the Athens 2004. Marking history, Ramita becomes the second Indian woman shooter in 20 years after Manu Bhaker, to qualify for the medal round.
FAQ
Who is ramita jindal?
Ramita Jindal is a 20 year old student from Hansraj College, Delhi University. She has been qualified for the 10m air rifle finals in the Paris Olympics 2024, representing India. She has also won a silver medal in the women’s 10 metre air rifle team event and a bronze medal in the women’s 10 metre air rifle event at the 2022 Asian Games.
From Where is ramita jindal?
Ramita Jindal is from Haryana.
Who is the coach of ramita jindal?
Suma Shirur is her coach.
