Asian Games | Shooting star Vidarsa aiming for higher accolades
Shooter Vidarsa K. Vinod reflects on her journey to the Asian Games after winning a team silver medal in the 10m air rifle. She discusses the challenges of balancing multiple shooting disciplines and the personal struggle of pursuing a niche sport in her home state.
Why it matters
The story illustrates the dedication required for athletes to succeed in sports that lack local infrastructure or historical popularity.
There is a lot that Keralam is known for, including sports. Shooting, though, isn’t one of them.
For Vidarsa K. Vinod, however, that made little difference in her pursuit of a sport that has now made her perhaps the second most famous shooter in the State.
On Sunday, after finishing 12th in the individual competition of the 10m air rifle at the Asian Games and winning a team silver, Vidarsa had no regrets.
“I am satisfied. My main event is 50m 3P and I am confident of that. There is no nervousness or doubts... although I will start training for it only from tomorrow [Monday],” Vidarsa told The Hindu at the range.
For someone who started 10m air rifle only to improve her standing posture in the 50m, it is understandable, given her rapid growth in the discipline.
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