Tondaiman’s Olympic Struggle
Indian trap shooter Prithviraj Tondaiman had a tough run at the Paris Olympic 2024 Match. Despite shooting two perfect scores of 25 in the final qualification rounds on Tuesday, he finished 21st out of 30 competitors. The top six shooters advance to the final round, but Tondaiman’s total score of 118/125 left him five points short of the top four shooters who scored 123 each.
Day 1 Challenges
On the first day of qualification on Monday, Tondaiman scored 22, 25, and 21. These scores placed him last among the 30 competitors. Although he improved with two perfect-25s on Tuesday, it wasn’t enough to make up for the earlier rounds. His performance highlights the intense competition at the Chateauroux Shooting Centre.
Other Indian Shooters
While Tondaiman struggled, pistol shooter Manu Bhaker won her second bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event with partner Sarabjot Singh. However, the women’s trap shooters faced difficulties. Rajeshwari Kumari shot 68 out of 75 in three qualification rounds on Day 1, placing her 21st among 30 competitors. Shreyasi Singh was further down at 22nd.
Upcoming Rounds for Women’s Trap Shooters
Rajeshwari and Shreyasi will compete in two more qualification rounds on Wednesday. The top six finalists will be determined after these rounds. Their current standings indicate a challenging path ahead, but there’s still a chance for improvement.
Brief Scores
- Prithviraj Tondaiman: 118/125 (21st place)
- Rajeshwari Kumari: 68/75 (21st place after Day 1)
- Shreyasi Singh: Below 68/75 (22nd place after Day 1)
- Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh: Bronze medal in 10m air pistol mixed team event
Conclusion
Prithviraj Tondaiman’s performance at the Paris Olympic 2024 Match was marked by a strong finish but an overall struggle in the qualification rounds. The pressure and competition at this level are immense, and every shot counts. Despite his efforts, Tondaiman fell short of making it to the final. Meanwhile, Manu Bhaker’s success in the pistol event brings some cheer to the Indian shooting team. The upcoming rounds for the women’s trap shooters will be crucial, and they will need to deliver their best to advance. Stay updated with the latest Olympic 2024 Match from IPL365.
