Agrima said she did not know much about Abhinav Bindra before she started shooting, \u201cBut when I started shooting some years ago, my father, a Colonel in the Indian Army, gifted me a copy of Mr. Bindra\u2019s autobiography, A Shot At History. He said I would find it relatable. And he was absolutely right,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The young shooter was particularly moved by Abhinav Bindra\u2019s account of missing out on an Olympic medal in Athens in 2004. \u201cReading about how he dealt with that failure, the patience and perfectionism he practiced, and how he bounced back made a deep impact. I realised that setbacks are a part of the journey,\u201d Agrima said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Her connection with Bindra\u2019s story goes beyond admiration. \u201cWhenever I feel low after a not-so-good day at the range, I revisit his book. Even reading a few lines reminds me that it is okay not to be perfect every day. There\u2019s always another day. That mindset has changed how I shoot, how I think,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cMy father is in the Army, so guns always fascinated me. Unlike pistol, which is constant and indoors, skeet is influenced by outdoor factors\u2014wind, rain, unpredictable conditions \u2014 all of which make it more challenging. I enjoy that,\u201d Agrima said. She has been groomed by Rio and Tokyo Olympian Mairaj Ahmed Khan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Her parents are from Una in Himachal Pradesh, but she was born in Jalandhar. Representing Himachal Pradesh in two editions of the Khelo India Youth Games is a conscious choice. \u201cI always felt connected to Himachal. I noticed that the State doesn't get a lot of representation in events like these. So, I felt like it was time to represent my roots,\u201d Agrima said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She finished fifth last year in KIYG Chennai. But this time, her precision and calm under pressure brought her the podium finish she\u2019d been working towards. \u201cThe medal boosted my confidence. Now I know that if I can do it once, I can do it again. My father has always told me \u2013 it\u2019s one shot at a time. Don\u2019t overthink. Just focus on the next thing. That\u2019s exactly what Mr. Bindra did!\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While her immediate goal is to get into the National junior squad and win medals at the coming World Cup competitions, she also dreams of meeting Abhinav Bindra someday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She finished fifth last year in KIYG Chennai. But this time, her precision and calm under pressure brought her the podium finish she\u2019d been working towards. \u201cThe medal boosted my confidence. Now I know that if I can do it once, I can do it again. My father has always told me \u2013 it\u2019s one shot at a time. Don\u2019t overthink. Just focus on the next thing. That\u2019s exactly what Mr. Bindra did!\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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