Indian shooters Dayne Coelho and Katya Coelho have emerged victorious at the Indian selection trials for the Asian Games, taking a major step towards representing the country on the continental stage.
With the trials win, the duo has now set their sights on achieving a top-six finish among Asian nations, in line with the qualification criteria laid down by the Sports Authority of India (SAI), to secure their berth for the multi-sport event.
Katya Coelho’s performance has drawn particular praise, as she delivered an outstanding showing despite facing equipment-related setbacks during the competition. Her resilience and composure under challenging circumstances were key factors in the pair’s success.
The athletes expressed confidence about their preparations and said they are focused on improving consistency and technique as they aim to meet the qualification benchmark at upcoming international events.
Their trials victory is being seen as a significant boost for Indian shooting, underlining the growing depth of talent and competitiveness within the sport.
