Ayushi Podder Biography

When shooters take 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 a lot of money in their minds, the instinct will be the trigger. The question of whether their time of waking upearly, putting in additional hours of training and giving up your favourite food are worth it in this moment. It is at this point that 19-year-old Ayushi Podder is training for!

Each time Ayushi is shooting, her aim is much more than the "Bullseye" shot. Ayushi aims at the Podium Finish! Each time she puts her finger on the trigger, she fires the bullet toward her goal of having 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 most recent young sensation in shooting from India to make waves in the field, following Manu Bhaker and Gayathri nityanadam, Mehuli Ghosh and others. Born on the 23rd day of October in 2000. Aayushi comes from Sheoraphuli, Hooghly of West Bengal.

Aayushi's enthusiasm and skill in shooting stem directly from her dad Pankaj Podder, who himself was an Indian shooter as well as an 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. Unexpectedly, even though she was exposed to shooting from a young age, she displayed very little or any passion for shooting.

At the age of seven, Aayushi was seven years old, she was able to create a portfolio with the intention of becoming an actress or model. She also learned to dance at a Classical Odisha style and participated in various school-related events.

At the time of her life, Pankaj used to travel across states to participate in matches. Aayushi did not think that she would one day follow in his steps. A very good academic performer, Aayushi wished to study MBBS as she grew older.

Start of Shooting Career

Things turned a bit shortly after her father asked her to try shooting. Pankaj spoke about his goal of watching his daughter follow in his steps. "When the daughter I had was only five year old, I was thinking I could make her an shot Olympic gold medalist" Pankaj says.

She began training for the sake of 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 event and I already had a title!" she declares, her excitement clearly heard in her voice. Her first major victory prompted Junior Podder to take up shooting.

With her father's steady support that was a guarantee, there was no turning back. As the years passed, Aayushi immersed herself into the sport and found an exciting new sport to be a bleeder for. With her determination and drive in shooting her teachers and principal also began to show their support as she began her next adventure.

However, to be successful in the field of shooting the perfect shot, athletes require concentration to the max. For Ayushi her concentration and focus came easily. This is why she could get high marks. "I'm proficient in academics. Focus and concentration are crucial and these two qualities assisted me shooting quite a bit."

Ayushi has also realized the importance of perfection in both her sporting and personal everyday life. In the beginning of her practicing, she's father advised herthat "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 brain. "Perfection is important," she tells.

After becoming the state champion, Ayushi won the pre-national championship for juniors in the youth category the month following. Within an entire 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 in the following year, she earned her first international gold medal at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2016, Suhl, Germany.

The challenges faced by Indian athletes

Achieving success as an athlete in India isn't as simple. It's true that Ayushi isn't an exception. She has a lot of unremarkable stories to share from her travels to different locations for competitions. One of them happened on she returned from Asian Junior Championship in Doha, Qatar.

Ayushi as well as her teammates arrived at 5 am on the outskirts of New Delhi from a long and exhausting flight. 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. In the midst of sleep and hunger the young shooter took part in the competition and was able to take home the bronze medal.

After she spoke about this incident, Ayushi opened up about her feelings without regret. She is not blaming her fatigue or sleep deprivation for her failure. Also, she does not blame lack of planning and organisation by the organizers.

This morning, Aayushi laughs it off. This is another item on a lengthy list of organizational and structural issues athletes have experienced and are facing within the sport's ecosystem in India.

In the World Championship in Changwon, Korea, Ayushi had to be separated by eight days from the time she arrived until match day. It was not possible to train during these eight days because of the scheduling of other games. Additionally, her rifle was worn out. It gave her a bad experience at the event.

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 numerous other things.

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 an education in Humanities which allowed her to devote her time to 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 could not have been achieved 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 the competitions or choices clash with her tests and the college schedules special dates for her to sit the test.

A moment in the daily life Ayushi Podder

Like her father, Ayushi travels a lot. Through all of the time, Ayushi takes part in at minimum ten competitions in her country. In addition, there are trials for selection and two at least three International competitions the course of a year. Apart from her travels to various events, she frequently goes to Delhi to practice in Dr Karni Shooting range. Dr Karni Shooting range, because it's the only place that she can train at for the 50-meter categories.

Ayushi must also travel to Chandigarh to go to university frequently. Between training, competitions, and college, she's not in a position to stay at 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 am, Aayushi is on the breakfast table. After breakfast, she heads off for her training.

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