What Insights Did Coach Neha Chavan Share at the Recent Shooting Camp?

Successful Conclusion of the Rifle High-Performance Camp

Bhubaneswar: The Shooting High-Performance Centre (HPC) at Kalinga Stadium recently wrapped up a 10-day Rifle High-Performance Camp, led by ISSF ‘A’-accredited coach Neha Chavan. Renowned for her success in nurturing Olympic athletes and World Champions, Chavan focused on refining the fundamentals and shooting techniques of the participants during this rigorous training session. Her impressive coaching history includes Olympians like Elavenil Valarivan and Ramita Jindal, as well as Deaflympic champion Dhanush Srikanth, who together have amassed 95 international medals. Additionally, she has played a pivotal role in the development of Odisha’s young shooter, Kashika Pradhan. At the camp's closing ceremony, Chavan was honored for her significant contributions. The event was graced by chief guest BK Swain, Additional Secretary of DSYS, alongside coach Purushottam Panga, Shooting HPC Manager Operations Dipak Kumar Sahoo, and Officer on Special Duty Ashish Kumar Rout.

During her reflections on the camp, Chavan shared valuable advice with the young athletes: “Missing a shot doesn’t mean everything changes. Your approach must remain consistent, and you need to work on it to improve. Accept setbacks and keep progressing.” She also addressed the pressures athletes encounter during training, stating, “Comfort belongs at home. In training, feeling nervous and anxious is part of the process. You must learn to manage these feelings repeatedly, as this is what shapes an Olympian.” As a token of gratitude, the young shooters presented Chavan with gifts and mementos, acknowledging her dedication and mentorship. The camp concluded after ten days of intensive training, with the Shooting HPC committed to nurturing young talents into proficient and competitive shooters.