Government-led flagship programs like the Khelo India Games and the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) have played a pivotal role in bridging structural gaps, offering athletes state-of-the-art training facilities, financial assistance, and international exposure.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It's an amazing initiative, and our country is doing that for women in sports, something not many platforms or places acknowledge, so I am very grateful to have such a leader in our country,\" Esha said at an event on Thursday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The sporting ecosystem in India has witnessed a significant paradigm shift over the last few years, with grassroots programmes and targeted funding fuelling a massive surge in female participation across various disciplines.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"We are seeing an immense number of women entering sports now. Of course, it's not easy for us; we have our own challenges. However, I would say we are no less than the opposite gender. We can give our absolute best, and I want to wish all of them the very best,\" she added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
An Olympian, three-time world championship medallist, and double Asian Games medallist, Esha clinched the gold in women\u2019s 25m pistol event with a world record (and junior world record) score of 43 at the recently concluded ISSF Shooting World Cup in Munich. She later bagged the silver in the 10m air pistol. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"We are seeing an immense number of women entering sports now. Of course, it's not easy for us; we have our own challenges. However, I would say we are no less than the opposite gender. We can give our absolute best, and I want to wish all of them the very best,\" she added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking about her preparation for major upcoming events such as the Asian Games, Esha said, \"I would say I don't really change my preparation depending on the name of the game. I just keep it the same because ours is a very mental sport, it's a mind game, I would say. The only complications that you have are in your head, and that's what you have to deal with; it's going to be the same, and I'll try my best to get as many laurels as I can for the country. <\/p>\r\n\r\n