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With new objectives and a new firearm, shooter Rudrankksh starts over.

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With new objectives and a new firearm, shooter Rudrankksh starts over.

New Delhi: Rudrankksh Patil is known for his nerdy, obsessive pursuit of shooting. He loves to read and research, and in a discipline where millimetres decide the podium, is not shy of tinkering with his equipment.

His idea of de-stressing from shooting is to shoot more, and so when he missed the berth for the Paris Olympics, the youngster shook off the disappointment and returned to the range within days. After missing out on the Olympics, the youngster has shed over 10kgs and added the 50m 3P event to his schedule

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“I love the sport too much to stay away from it for too long. Not shooting for three days was more than enough for me. I didn’t go into mourning or anything. The people around me were more heartbroken than me. In fact, I was the one counselling my psychologist,” the 21-year-old laughed at the tragicomedy.

“I kept the quota for two years before fumbling in the trials. It’s okay. The disappointment has made me more determined.”

It has also made him smarter. In the months since Sandeep Singh and Arjun Babuta pipped him in the domestic Olympic trials for the 10m air rifle event, the 21-year-old changed his equipment, shed weight, gained muscle, reset his perspective, and developed an admiration for French swimming sensation Leon Marchand. He is now trying his hand in the tough 50m 3Positions event.

“I have always looked upto Swapnil as we come from the same state (Maharashtra). He encouraged me to try 50m. I also noticed that a lot of top rifle shooters compete in both events. Even in India, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar manages the two events very well. In pistol, Rhythm Sangwan and Manu Bhaker have shown that one can compete in two events,” he said.

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While Patil’s robust frame did help with stability across the three positions (standing, kneeling and prone), his 96kg bodyweight began to put extra pressure on his knees. So, the youngster fixed his nutrition and sleep patterns and hit the gym. The result is shedding 13kg in three months.

Another major change post-Olympics is his rifle. Patil, who shot with Austrian Steyr, has switched from Walther to Feinwerkbau, though he still swears by the Walther’s accuracy. “I think there’s not much difference in the barrel between Walther and Feinwerkbau since both are of German make, but I feel the stock.

The Paris miss has also taught Patil the importance of letting go, although he learnt it at the cost of his health. Two months before the four-stage selection trials, Patil observed a tiny dark patch on his ankle. He initially dismissed it, but it began to spread. It was later diagnosed as an auto immune disease that’s triggered by stress.

“I don’t recall the name of the condition, but the physical toll of stress is real. We do have psychologists to help us with the mental turmoil, but a lot of shooters lose hair or develop digestive issues because of competition stress. In my case, I got this disease,” he said.

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Patil competed in the trials with the marks and itching spreading all over his body, which affected his alignment at the firing point.

With the new year knocking, Patil has his resolutions in place. Chief among them is to match his training scores in competitions, win back his world No.1 rank and start peaking for the 2026 Asian Games. The only way to realise those goals is to shoot more, which is hardly an issue with Patil.

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At a birthday party, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani draw attention with stunning outfits.

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At a birthday party, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani draw attention with stunning outfits.

Last night in Mumbai, all the prominent figures from Bollywood attended producer Ashvini Yardi’s birthday celebration. The celebration was attended by a number of celebrities, including Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha, Kartik Aaryan, Ekta Kapoor.

Riteish Deshmukh, and Genelia D’Souza, in addition to the rumoured coupling of Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani. Sidharth and Kiara smiled for photographers outside the venue while wearing fashionable outfits.

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Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani turned heads at a star-studded birthday party with their impeccable fashion choices and undeniable chemistry. The Bollywood power couple, known for their on-screen and off-screen charisma, made a stylish appearance that left fans and photographers.

The two actors frequently spend out together, and this party was one of those times even if they haven’t totally embraced their connection. Scroll down to see their outfits for the affair. Meanwhile, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani have confessed their relationship while appearing in several episodes of Koffee With Karan season.

Celebrities flocked to Mumbai on Monday to celebrate Ashvini Yardi’s birthday with a star-studded party. In the same car, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani also made their way to the celebration and posed for photos with photographers outside the venue. Sidharth complemented Kiara’s star-studded.

event attire of a halter crop top and shimmering skirt by wearing jogging trousers and a casual denim tee. Particularly chic was Kiara’s attire for the event, which we adored. On social media, numerous paparazzi accounts posted videos of the two celebrities. Speaking of Kiara’s glitzy attire, the Shershah actor wore a fashionable crop top with a butterfly design. The white blouse has a figure-hugging fit, an asymmetrical hem, a bare-back design with ties on the back, and a halter-style plunging V neckline.

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Kiara paired it with a golden-colored shimmering skirt with a flowy style, wide high-rise waistline, and pleated accents at the ankle-length hem. She accessorised the look with bold rings, yellow box-shaped hoops, and black strappy high heels. Open hair with a centre part, a neutral lip colour, and dewy makeup completed the look.

Sidharth, on the other hand, posed with Kiara while wearing an acid-washed denim collared shirt with full-length sleeves that were folded in and front patch pockets. His outfit for the occasion included a chic watch, grey baggy pants, high-top white lace-up sneakers, a centre-parted hairstyle, and a clean-shaven face.

Meanwhile, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani have sort of confessed their relationship while appearing in several episodes of Koffee With Karan season 7. In the 2021 movie Shershaah, the two celebrities were spotted together.

Riteish Deshmukh, and Genelia D’Souza, in addition to the rumoured coupling of Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani. Sidharth and Kiara Sidharth, on the other hand, posed with Kiara while wearing an acid-washed denim collared shirt with full-length sleeves that were folded in and front patch pockets.

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His outfit for the occasion included a chic watch, grey baggy pants, high-top white lace-up sneakers, a centre-parted hairstyle, and a clean-shaven face. smiled for photographers outside the venue while wearing fashionable outfits. The two actors frequently spend out together, and this party was one of those times even if they haven’t totally embraced their connection. Scroll down to see their outfits for the affair.

Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani turned heads at a star-studded birthday party with their impeccable fashion choices and undeniable chemistry. The Bollywood power couple, known for their on-screen and off-screen charisma, made a stylish appearance that left fans and photographers in.

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