New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- World Cup gold medalist and Indian shooter Niraj Kumar recently delivered a standout performance at the 68th National Shooting Championships in Bhopal.

Securing a silver medal in the Men's 50m 3P category, Kumar reflected on his professional journey and evaluated the evolving landscape of the sport with the introduction of the Shooting League of India (SLI).

Kumar's journey from a small border town in the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab to the national podium is a testament to the resilience required in elite sport. Beginning his path through the National Cadet Corps (NCC) in 2014, Kumar overcame significant financial hurdles and spent years convincing his parents to support his career in shooting. His eventual select...