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Asian Games Star Rudrankksh Patil Sets Sights on Nationals, 2028 Olympics Qualification
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News18•05-10-2026, 09:00
Asian Games Star Rudrankksh Patil Sets Sights on Nationals, 2028 Olympics Qualification
- •Rudrankksh Patil, a three-medal winner at the Asian Games, aims for the nationals as his next step towards qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- •Patil's journey began with various sports before finding his talent in shooting, encouraged by a coach who recognized his potential.
- •He advocates for investment in sports infrastructure, including manufacturing facilities for equipment and ammunition, and developing Olympic-focused training ranges.
- •Patil emphasizes the need for grassroots interest and support for sports, highlighting challenges like equipment affordability and varied cash rewards across states.
- •The shooter welcomed the Maharashtra Government's revised sports policy, which offers job reservations for medal-winning sportspersons, calling it one of the best policies for athletes.
Key Questions Answered
Asian Games shooting star Rudrankksh Patil stated that his primary goal right now is to focus on the nationals as part of his road to qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
At the 2026 Asian Games, Rudrankksh Patil bagged a bronze medal in the men's 10m Air Rifle Individual event, alongside silver medals in the men's 10m Air Rifle and men's 50m Rifle 3 positions team events.
Rudrankksh Patil welcomed the Maharashtra Government's revised sports policy, which offers job reservations in government and semi-government sectors for medalists from major events like the Asian Games, calling it one of the best policies for sportspersons.
