How India Trained Its Asian Games Shooters in Biofeedback and Stress Control
· Sports · Indian Express, NDTV Sports
The Indian shooting squad for the Asian Games in Nagoya has integrated biofeedback technology and sports psychology into its training regime to replicate past medal successes. At a pre-competition camp in Bhopal, rifle and pistol shooters utilized chest straps and finger sensors to monitor heart rates, body temperatures, and breathing patterns in real time. High-performance director Pierre Beauchamp and rifle coach Thomas Farnik led the initiative to teach self-regulation and stress control under simulated competitive pressure. Ten of the 18 rifle and pistol shooters heading to Nagoya are making their tournament debuts. Coaches worked closely with athletes to lower elevated heart rates and optimize focus during crucial execution phases.
Why it matters
The adoption of advanced biofeedback training modernizes India's athletic preparation, directly supporting medal prospects for the shooting contingent at international multi-sport events.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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