If shooters pull out the rifle and aim it at a target, the only thing important is their target. The rest of the world fades away. When the thought of winning lots in their heads, their instincts will be the trigger. If their years of waking upearly, putting in more hours to training and even sacrificing your favorite foods were worth it is decided right now. It is at this point that 19-year-old Ayushi Podder is training for!
Each time Ayushi shoots, her goal is much more than the "Bullseye" shot. Ayushi aims at an Podium Finish! Each time she puts her finger on the trigger, she shoots the bullet toward her goal of the Olympic medal hung around her neck , complete with the tricolored flag fluttering over her.
Aayushi is an aspiring junior rifle shooter and the most recent young sensation in shooting 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 comes from Sheoraphuli, Hooghly of West Bengal.
Aayushi's love and passion for shooting stem through her father Pankaj Podder, who himself is an former Indian shooter and International Shooting Sport Federation ( ISSF) certified qualified coach.
Schooling Days And Sacrificed Dreams
Aayushi was totally devoted to the study of her years during her time at Techno Indian Public School. It was surprising that even though she was exposed to sports at an early age, she showed very little or any passion for shooting.
As a child, Aayushi was seven years old, she was able to create a portfolio with the intention of becoming an actress or model. Aayushi also attended dance classes with a Classical Odisha style and participated in school-related events.
In the latter part of her life, Pankaj used to travel across states to play in matches. Aayushi was not aware that she'd one day follow in his path. A very good academic performer, Aayushi wished to study MBBS as she grew older.
Start of Shooting Career
Things turned a bit quickly when her father asked her to try shooting. Pankaj confessed to his dream of watching his daughter follow in his steps. "When my child was only five year old, I was thinking that she could become an shooter Olympic champion," Pankaj explains.
She began training for the sake of her father. In just seven days of acquiring her air gun Ayushi became a national champion!
"It it was the first time I competed in a time competing but I already was a winner!" she says, with excitement evident in her voice. Her first major victory prompted Junior Podder to take up shooting.
And with her father's steady support that was a guarantee, she could not look back. As the years passed, Aayushi immersed herself into shooting and discovered an exciting new sport to be a bleeder for. As she demonstrated her determination and enthusiasm in shooting her principal and teachers also began to show their support as she embarked on her next adventure.
To excel in the shooting discipline the perfect shot, an athlete must have the highest concentration. For Ayushi her concentration and focus were achieved effortlessly. This is why she could get excellent scores. "I'm excellent at academics. Focus and concentration are essential and these two qualities assisted me shooting quite a bit."
Ayushi has also recognized the value of perfection in her career and in her daily life. In the beginning of her practicing, she's father advised her "Ayushi is the only one who can take a best sight picture". These words have been a huge help to her in her international career. They've been incorporated into her head. "Perfection is essential," she tells.
After winning the state championship, Ayushi won the pre-national championship in junior-senior youth the next month. Within one time, Aayushi was able to secure her spot to participate at the Indian team camp. She was soon a part of the Asian air gun team, and the following year she was awarded 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 isn't as simple. It's true that Ayushi is no exception. She has a lot of unremarkable stories to share from her travels to various places to compete in tournaments. One such incident occurred upon returning 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. This is when she learns that she will be competing in the 11:00 AM slot to participate in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions competition at the All India Inter-University Championship. With a lack of sleep and hunger the young shooter took part in the competition and won the bronze medal.
When she mentioned the situation, Ayushi opened up about the incident without regret. She is not blaming her insufficiency of sleep or hunger for her failure. Also, she does not blame lack of planning and organisation by the organizers.
The moment is now, Aayushi laughs it off. But, this is another item on a lengthy list of organizational and structural issues athletes have faced and are facing within the system of sports in India.
At the time of the World Championship in Changwon, Korea, Ayushi had to be separated by eight days between her arrival until match day. She was unable to train for the entire eight days because of the scheduling of other events. Additionally, her rifle was not in good condition. It was a terrible experience in the contest.
In addition Ayushi's father, as well as her coach was not able to accompany her on her travels due to financial problems. This is a common issue that athletes face in India in the present. The athletes are in financial straits to purchase equipment, travel for training, eat nutritious food and many more.
The balance between education and shooting
While juggling academics, shooting lessons and globe-trotting to attend occasions, Aayushi's grades in school did not drop. After graduation from high school she decided to pursue the field of Humanities which allowed her to devote her time to studying and shooting.
At present, Ayushi Podder is pursuing an undergraduate degree in Public Administration at Punjab University at the same as training and participating in competitions. But, Ayushi believes that it could not have been achieved without the help of her school and the management.
Ayushi has no attendance bar because of her participation in the Sports quota. She can practice all the time and is only required to sit for tests. In some cases, when competitions or selections conflict with her tests and the college schedules specific dates to allow her to take the test.
A moment in the daily life Ayushi Podder
As her father did, Ayushi travels a lot. All through all of the time, Ayushi is a participant in at least ten national competitions. There are also trials for selection, and up or three competitions internationally the course of a 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 that she can train at in the 50m categories.
Ayushi is also required to travel to Chandigarh to go to university frequently. Between college, training and competitions it is difficult for her to stay in her home.
A typical day for the youthful shooter in West Bengal begins at 5.30 morning. She rises, gets fresh up and then has a quick warming-up. In 7.30 morning, Aayushi is on the breakfast table. After breakfast, she departs for her training.
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