Jaipur, Dec. 4 -- Hangzhou Asian Games medalist shooter Ashi Chouksey has credited Khelo Games and her grounding in NCC training for her development as a shooter.

Speaking to UNI on the sidelines of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG- 2025) now on here, she said that the Khelo games are very close to her heart"Khelo Games are very special for me. I made a name for myself in these games, which got me my first government sponsorship, which is crucial in an expensive sport like shooting. Eventually, I became a part of the TOPS (Target Olympic Podium) scheme."Chouksey, who secured a top podium finish at the KIUG here in her pet event 50-metre rifle 3-position, said: "I had already scored a hat trick of golds at the Khelo Games. So this is ...