• 6 months ago
Trap shooter Shreyasi Singh was officially named as part of the final 21-member Indian shooting squad for the Paris Olympics on Friday, following a quota swap approved by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), the governing body of the sport. The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) confirmed her inclusion after receiving permission from the ISSF to reallocate a quota spot, enabling Shreyasi's participation. This decision was prompted by Manu Bhaker securing top positions in both air pistol and sports pistol events, which led to the reallocation of a quota place to a female trap shooter. Shreyasi, a 32-year-old trap shooter and active BJP politician representing the Jamui constituency in the Bihar Assembly, will compete in the women's trap event alongside Rajeshwari Kumari.

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00:00Today, on behalf of the National Rifle Association, 21 members will be participating in the squad
00:29for the Olympic Games in Bihar.
00:33My name has also been included in it.
00:35I am very happy that I have got this opportunity after 17 years of aiming.
00:42It was for my family and especially for all the people of Bihar.
00:46It was a big dream of mine to represent Bihar and participate in the Olympics.
00:55Today, I am fortunate to be the first woman or man in Bihar to participate in the Olympics.
01:07This journey will definitely be long.
01:09It will be a one-month journey in which I will have to train.
01:14I will try to participate in the Olympic Games with dedication and hard work.
01:20I will also participate in the competition with great joy.
01:25I request all of you, the people of Bihar and all the residents of our family
01:34to stay with us in this Olympic Games journey.
01:39Give us a lot of blessings.
01:41Pray for us that this daughter of India, this daughter of Bihar, comes back.
01:47The way we performed at the National Games and helped India get a gold medal.
01:54Once again, we will perform well at the Olympics and make Bihar and India proud.
02:10This is a very proud moment.
02:13I am very emotional about this moment.
02:16There are a lot of emotions running through my mind as a player, as a daughter.
02:22I am happy to be the first sportsperson of Bihar to represent Bihar at the Summer Olympics.
02:29In my 17-year career, I played for Bihar.
02:32When I reached the national level, the name of Bihar was highlighted.
02:37It was my father's dream that I play for Bihar.
02:40I want to represent Bihar and India.
02:44I have achieved my dream today.
02:46I want to take Bihar with me to the Olympic stage.
02:52I am also sad that my father is no more.
02:55He passed away in 2010.
02:59It was his dream to represent Bihar at the Olympic Games.
03:04If he was alive today, how would he bless me?
03:07How would he be happy?
03:08How would he guide me to improve my training?
03:12I am sad for him.
03:14But there is a strong team.
03:16My mother, my sister, BSSA, BSRA, National Athletic Association.
03:23It is a very big and good team.
03:25They are supporting me.
03:28They want me to perform well.
03:31I am a little nervous.
03:33It is a very overwhelming emotion for me to qualify for the Olympic Games.
03:39But I hope that I make India and Bihar proud.

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