Indian shooters have ‘several medal prospects’ for Tokyo 2020, says Bindra

The 2008 Olympic gold medallist inaugurated shooting ranges in Bhopal.

Aided by Abhinav Bindra (right), Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan takes aim at the inauguration of shooting academies in Bhopal.

India has several medal prospects in shooting at the 2020 Olympics, according to 2008 Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra.

“India has several medal prospects, but taking anyone’s name is not correct,” Bindra said, when reporters asked him about promising shooters who can win medals at the next Olympics. The 2020 Olympic Task Force, of which Bindra was a part, has submitted its report to the union sports ministry two months ago, he said.

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Earlier, he inaugurated 10-metre, 25-metre and 50-metre shooting ranges at the Madhya Pradesh Shooting Academy here. State chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was also present. The shooting ranges follow international standards. International Shooting Sports Federation has provided equipment to the Academy.