Suruchi outshines the best and wins the air pistol event.

• Suruchi Phogat, an 18-year-old from Sasroli village in Haryana, India, was inspired by her father, Inder Singh, to join the sport after suffering a collar-bone injury.

• Suruchi’s father encouraged her to participate in sports, leading to her joining the shooting range in 2019.

• Suruchi won her maiden National Games gold in the women’s 10m air pistol event at the National Games.

• Suruchi competed alongside seasoned Olympians like Rhythm Sangwan, Rahi Sarnobat, and Palak Gulia.

• She was able to secure her gold due to her performance in the previous qualification.

• Suruchi’s parents, coach Suresh Singh, and her goal for the LA 2028 Olympics are her main inspirations.

• Suruchi travels over 100km daily to Bhiwani for shooting training.