Ashi shared her views on this exceptional achievement and said, "I think I worked very hard for this, and I believe the credit goes to everyone who has supported me including my coach, sponsors, family, and friends. Each one of them has played a role in my victory today. This is a moment of pride for me, especially because there was no one from my sport before, and here I am, achieving this milestone."
Chouksey’s precision and consistency across kneeling, prone, and standing positions marked a significant achievement in Indian shooting. Her record-breaking feat reinforces her status as one of the country’s top rifle shooters.
Ashi Chouksey set a new national record in the 50M Rifle 3 Positions Women event at the 38th National Games, held at the Trishool Shooting Range, MPSC. She scored an impressive 598, surpassing the previous record of 594 set by Sift Kaur Samra in the 2023 ISSF National Championship (India).
Chouksey’s exceptional performance highlights her growing dominance in Indian shooting and sets a new benchmark for the sport. The event witnessed fierce competition, with top shooters from across the country vying for the title.
Her record-breaking feat adds to the excitement of the ongoing National Games and reinforces India’s strength in shooting sports.
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