Ramita Jindal Advances to Paris 2024 Final

At the Paris Olympics, Indian shooter Ramita Jindal has advanced to the final of the Women's 10m Air Rifle event, finishing fifth in the qualification round with a score of 631.5. This achievement marks her as the first Indian female shooter to reach a rifle final at the Olympics in 20 years, following Suma Shirur's participation in 2004. Jindal displayed resilience throughout her qualification, recovering from a lower ranking to secure her spot, while her teammate Elavenil Valarivan, who started strong, faltered in the final series and ended in 10th place. Despite a shaky start, Jindal's consistent performance in the last three series highlighted her ability to handle pressure. The final is set to take place on July 29, with expectations high for Jindal as she aims to contribute to India's medal tally. Her journey is particularly inspiring, having battled through rigorous selection trials to earn her Olympic debut.