India, Nov. 12 -- The first thing that came to Aishwary Pratap Tomar's mind after winning silver medal in 50m rifle three positions at the world championships and shooting a world record score in qualification was whether the achievement will finally help him secure a job in his home state of Madhya Pradesh.

Tomar is regarded as one of the best rifle 3P shooters in the world and he has brought many laurels for the country, having won multiple medals at ISSF World Cups, held the No.1 rank in world and junior world record. At the 2023 Asian Games he won four medals, including individual medals in air rifle and 3P. The two-time Olympian on Tuesday won his first individual medal at the World Championships in Cairo. In qualification he equall...