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Suruchi Phogat recalls journey from local trains to India jersey
Shooter Suruchi Inder Singh Phogat has opened up about her journey from taking local trains to reaching the Indian team ahead of the 2026 Asian Games. The 26-year-old started training at the…
Shooter Suruchi Inder Singh Phogat has opened up about her journey from taking local trains to reaching the Indian team ahead of the 2026 Asian Games. The 26-year-old started training at the Guru Dronacharya Shooting Academy in Bhiwani and initially travelled by local trains to practise.
Phogat said she would leave home early, travel for hours, and return late, balancing training with studies and financial constraints. She added that the experience taught her discipline and patience, qualities she now relies on in competition.
Phogat is part of the Indian shooting squad preparing for the 2026 Asian Games. Her story has drawn attention as an example of perseverance in a sport that demands intense focus and consistent training.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Phogat's rise mirrors a pattern seen in Indian shooting, where athletes from small towns and modest backgrounds have won Olympic medals. The National Rifle Association of India has expanded its junior and women's programs in recent years, which has opened pathways for talent outside major cities. Her experience with daily local train commutes is a reminder of the infrastructure gaps that rural and semi-urban athletes still face. The real measure will be her performance in the selection trials and the Asian Games itself, where India has traditionally won multiple shooting medals.
Source: sports.ndtv.com
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