Sailing and Shooting Events Offering Olympic Quota Places this Week
The sporting action in India is heating up as athletes gear up to secure their spots and quota places for the upcoming Paris Olympics. This week, the focus will be on sailing and shooting events, which will offer athletes the last chance to qualify for the Olympics.
In sailing, the final Olympic qualification event, the Last Chance Regatta in Hyeres, will see Nethra Kumanan and 16 other athletes vying for a spot in the Paris Olympics. So far, Vishnu Saravanan is the only sailor from India who has secured a quota place for the prestigious event.
On the other hand, the Shotgun Olympic qualifier in shooting will also take place this week. With India already securing all rifle and pistol quotas, the focus will now be on grabbing more quotas in the shotgun category. The top two athletes in each category will earn an Olympic quota, making it a crucial competition for Indian shooters.
With the Indian sports calendar packed with various events across different disciplines, fans can expect an action-packed week ahead. From archery and athletics to badminton and boxing, there will be plenty of exciting competitions to watch out for.
As the athletes give their all to secure their spots in the Paris Olympics, the sporting fraternity in India is buzzing with anticipation and excitement. Stay tuned for all the latest updates and results as the week unfolds.