Gold is the only medal that counts for shooter Himanshu
Twenty-year-old shooter Himanshu Dhillon reflects on his silver medal win at his maiden senior international event. Despite his success, he maintains a strict focus on winning gold, influenced by his family's sporting background.
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The story provides insight into the psychological pressure and cultural expectations faced by young athletes in competitive sports.
As a State, Haryana typically evokes two distinct images — wrestling and shooting, the latter of a less-than-desirable kind. Himanshu Dhillon was expected to take up the first, carrying the family’s and state’s sporting tradition forward. He found his calling in the second instead, but one that brings fame and appreciation.
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