New Delhi: Top shooters Ronjan Sodhi and Gagan Narang on Thursday were optimistic of India's return to the Olympic fold after the Indian Olympic Association said it would hold elections without the involvement of chargeframed persons.
“It is a welcome relief for all shooters. I think we can breathe a little easy,“ air rifle shooter Narang said.
They were also hopeful of competing under the Indian flag at the Commonwealth Games next year. “I hope that decision is taken the way it should be. So that we all are able to focus on our training. It has to be soon as we have the Commonwealth Games coming followed by the Asian Games,“ said the London Olympic bronze medal winner.
The IOA on Sunday amended its constitution to bar charge-framed persons from contesting elections, and the move was well received by the International Olympic Committee, which now wants the Indian body to conduct its elections as soon as possible to ensure a smooth return to the Olympic movement.
“It’s the greatest feeling to represent our country. Lot of our effort goes into playing for India at the highest level. Hopefully good sense will prevail and we will be back into the Olympic fold,” Narang added.
Double trap shooter Sodhi said the things were moving in the right direction and was optimistic about IOC soon lifting India’s suspension.
