World · India Bureau
Skeet shooter Mairaj Khan targets Asian Games medal glory
Veteran Indian marksman Mairaj Ahmad Khan, a two-time Olympic competitor, is focusing on capturing another medal at the Asian Games. The Uttar Pradesh-born shooter brings decades of international experience to the continental competition.
LSN India ·
Mairaj Ahmad Khan, born November 2, 1975, in Khurja, Uttar Pradesh, has established himself as one of India's premier skeet shooters through a career spanning multiple Olympic cycles. His participation in two Olympic Games underscores his status among the country's elite marksmen and his consistent performance on the world stage.
With Asian Games competition approaching, Khan is adopting a focused approach to his preparation, concentrating on individual targets rather than multiple objectives simultaneously. This strategic mindset has characterised his approach to major international competitions throughout his career.
The skeet shooting discipline remains one of India's competitive shooting events, with athletes like Khan representing the country's prowess in Olympic shooting sports. His experience navigating elite-level competition positions him as a contender for medal honours at the continental Games.
Khan's participation highlights India's continued investment in shooting sports at major international events. As preparations intensify for upcoming Asian Games competition, the veteran shooter brings the technical expertise and mental fortitude developed through years of professional competition.