Ayushi Podder Biography

If shooters pull out the rifle and aim it at a target, the only thing that matters is their goal. All else is a blur. When the thought of winning a lot of money in their heads, their instincts will trigger. The question of whether their time of waking upearly, putting in more hours to training and giving up your favorite food were worth it is determined in this moment. It's to this moment that 19-year-old Ayushi Podder works hard!

Each time Ayushi is shooting, her aim is greater than the "Bullseye" shot. Ayushi aims to get an Podium Finish! Every time she presses her finger on the trigger, she fires the bullet toward her goal of winning an Olympic medal that hangs on her neck, with the tri-colored flag flying over her.

Aayushi is an aspiring junior rifle shooter and the newest young sensation to shoot from India to gain prominence in the sport , following Manu Bhaker and Gayathri Nthyanadam, Mehuli Ghosh and others. Born on the 23rd of October, 2000. Aayushi is from Sheoraphuli, Hooghly of West Bengal.

Aayushi's love and passion for shooting stem through her father Pankaj Podder, who himself was an ex- Indian shooter as well as an International Shooting Sport Federation ( ISSF) licensed and accredited coach.

Schooling Days And Sacrificed Dreams

Aayushi was completely focused on her the study of her years in the Techno Indian Public School. It was surprising that even though she was exposed to shooting at an early age, she displayed very little or any desire to shoot.

As a child, Aayushi was seven years old, she was able to create a portfolio with the hope of becoming an actor or model. She also learned to dance with a Classical Odisha style and participated in many school activities.

At the time of her life, Pankaj used to travel across states to play in matches. Aayushi did not think that she would one day follow in his path. As a scholar who excelled in school, Aayushi wished to study MBBS when she was a teenager.

Start of Shooting Career

Things changed quickly when her father requested her to try shooting. Pankaj spoke about his goal of watching his daughter follow in his steps. "When my child was barely five year old, I was thinking I could make her the next shot Olympic gold medallist," he says.

Soon after, she began to train to help her father. Within seven days of acquiring her air rifle Ayushi became a national champion!

"It it was the first time I competed in a time competing which was also my first time being a winner!" she says, with excitement heard in her voice. Her first major win spurred Junior Podder to take up shooting.

With her father's strong support and support, she was never looking back. As the years passed, Aayushi immersed herself into the sport and discovered with a new passion that she wanted to be a bleeder for. As she demonstrated her determination and enthusiasm in shooting her teachers and principal also began to lend their support to her when she embarked on her new adventure.

However, to be successful in the shooting discipline an athlete requires the most focused focus. For Ayushi the concentration and focus came effortlessly. This is why she was able to get excellent marks. "I'm excellent at academics. Concentration and focus are essential and these two abilities assisted me shooting quite a bit."

Ayushi also realized the importance of perfection both in her sport and in her everyday life. When she was in the beginning of her practicing, she's father advised her "Ayushi cannot shoot without the perfect sight image". These words have been a huge help to her in her international career. They've been embedded in her head. "Perfection is important," she tells.

After winning the state championship, Ayushi won the pre-national championship for juniors in the youth category the month following. Within one calendar year Aayushi has secured her place at the Indian team camp. She was soon a part of the Asian air gun team, and within the following year, she earned her first international gold medal at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2016, Suhl, Germany.

Indian athletes face challenges Indian athletes

The life of an athlete India is not as simple as it sounds. It's true that Ayushi isn't an exception. She has a lot of forgotten stories to tell about her travels to different locations for competitions. One of them happened on she returned from Asian Junior Championship in Doha, Qatar.

Ayushi along with her group arrived at 5 am on the outskirts of New Delhi from a long and exhausting journey. At this point when she finds out that she is scheduled for an 11 AM slot for competing in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions competition at the All India Inter-University Championship. With a lack of sleep and hunger the young shooter competed in the competition and won bronze.

After she spoke about this situation, Ayushi opened up about her feelings without regret. She is not blaming her lack of food or sleep for her loss. Also, she does not blame ineffective planning of the organizers.

This morning, Aayushi laughs it off. This is another item on a lengthy list of organizational and structural issues that athletes have had to deal with and are experiencing in the sporting ecosystem in India.

At the time of the World Championship in Changwon, Korea, Ayushi had to endure a gap of eight days from the time she arrived until matchday. She was unable to train during these eight days because of the scheduling of other games. Additionally, her rifle was older. This led to a bad experience in the contest.

And to make matters even more difficult Ayushi's father as well as her coach were unable to join her on a trip due to financial problems. Another issue that athletes face in India in the present. They are faced with financial pressures to purchase equipment, travel for training, eat an adequate diet, and so many more.

The balance between education and shooting

While juggling academics, shooting classes and traveling for occasions, Aayushi's grades in school was never lowered. After graduating from high school she decided to pursue the field of Humanities which allowed her to concentrate on her the study of her subject and shooting.

Presently, Ayushi Podder is pursuing her undergrad degree in Public Administration at Punjab University at the same as training and participating in competitions. But, Ayushi believes that it wouldn't have been possible without the support of her school and the management.

Ayushi is not able to use an attendance bar because of her participation in the Sports quota. She can practice all the time and is only required to sit for examinations. If competitions or selections conflict with her tests The college schedules specific dates for her to sit the test.

A one-day in the life Ayushi Podder

Like her father, Ayushi travels a lot. Through all of the time, Ayushi takes part in at least ten national competitions. There are also trials for selection, and up or three competitions internationally each year. Apart from her travels to various events, she frequently goes to Delhi to train in Dr Karni Shooting range. Dr Karni Shooting range, since it's the only shooting range in which she is able to train in the 50m categories.

Ayushi is also required to travel to Chandigarh to go to university frequently. Between her travels for college, training and competitions her schedule is so busy that she's unable to stay in her home.

A typical day for the teenager from West Bengal begins at 5.30 morning. She rises, gets fresh up, and enjoys a gentle warming-up. In 7.30 am, Aayushi is on the breakfast table. After breakfast, she heads off to train.

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