Indian shooting coach flags long commutes, transport delays ahead of Asian Games
An Indian shooting coach has expressed frustration over logistical challenges, specifically long commutes and poor accommodation placement, for athletes at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. While acknowledging that travel is common in the sport, the coach noted that the current arrangements in Japan have fallen short of expectations.
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Logistical failures at major international sporting events can significantly impact athlete performance and mental well-being.
A senior coach accompanying India’s 30-member shooting contingent at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games has expressed disappointment with the arrangements ahead of the competition, particularly the long travel times involved in getting the shooters to and from the training-cum-competition venue.
The coach said he had arrived in Japan with a certain level of expectation but felt the arrangements had not quite matched the image he had of the country, with the Indian shooters housed around 50 km from the range and in different hotels.
For a contingent featuring several of India’s leading medal hopefuls, including double Olympic bronze medallist Manu Bhaker and multiple Asian Games medallist Esha Singh, the commute has meant early starts and long hours on the road to adhere to training schedules.
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