Winning 30-40 medals in the 2036 Olympics is a far cry, says former trap shooter Ronjan Sodhi
· Sports · Sportstar, NDTV Sports
Former trap shooter Ronjan Sodhi says India’s aim of winning 30‑40 medals at the 2036 Olympics is far off target. He points out India has never won more than seven medals at a single Games and currently lags in talent scouting and infrastructure. Sodhi cites lack of ranges—only the Dr. Karni Singh Range in Delhi‑NCR is available for pull‑target shooting—as a key barrier. He stresses the need for better facilities, equipment, coaching and job security for athletes to catch up. Sodhi believes the country is ten years from 2036 without a clear plan to identify talent in schools and develop a sport culture.
Why it matters
The comments highlight gaps that could limit India’s performance in future Olympics, affecting athletes, sport policy and funding priorities.
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