ANI(@ANI):#WATCH | Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 | Bhopal, MP | Indian shooter Himanshu Dhillon's Coach Kuldeep Nehra says, "... I met Himanshu in 2019 during his school's visit. The children had come over, and he tried firing a shot and really liked it. In Haryana, parents usually prefer sports like wrestling or kabaddi, sports that are less expensive and align with our local diet and lifestyle. Naturally, the expectation is for children to play wrestling or kabaddi, as Haryana excels in those areas. So, he went there for a few days, but after visiting my academy and trying his hand at shooting, he preferred it over other sports... Initially, his parents brushed it off, thinking it was an expensive sport... But he was adamant... I explained to his parents that it is a bit costly, the rifle and gear involve an initial investment, but that’s a one-time expense. Once purchased, that weapon lasts a lifetime... Initially, they also felt they might have chosen the wrong sport, as there were no results for the first few years. But then, gradually, things changed..."

2026.09.21 09:32

#WATCH# | Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 | Bhopal, MP | Indian shooter Himanshu Dhillon's Coach Kuldeep Nehra says, "... I met Himanshu in 2019 during his school's visit. The children had come over, and he tried firing a shot and really liked it. In Haryana, parents usually prefer sports like wrestling or kabaddi, sports that are less expensive and align with our local diet and lifestyle. Naturally, the expectation is for children to play wrestling or kabaddi, as Haryana excels in those areas. So, he went there for a few days, but after visiting my academy and trying his hand at shooting, he preferred it over other sports... Initially, his parents brushed it off, thinking it was an expensive sport... But he was adamant... I explained to his parents that it is a bit costly, the rifle and gear involve an initial investment, but that’s a one-time expense. Once purchased, that weapon lasts a lifetime... Initially, they also felt they might have chosen the wrong sport, as there were no results for the first few years. But then, gradually, things changed..."

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2026.09.21 07:53

#WATCH# | Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 | Nagoya, Japan: On winning two Silver medals in the Men’s Air Rifle event, Indian shooter Himanshu Dhillon says, "Doing something for the country brings a special feeling; it is a moment of great pride for me. This is my first senior-level individual medal, so I feel wonderful about securing these two medals. My father always says, "Never let success go to your head, and never take defeat to heart"—that is the philosophy I follow. I have won medals, but I know there are still more events and matches to play, so I will remain fully dedicated and focused on them. I won't let myself get distracted from my game or my events..."