One of the finest shooters in the Indian contingent, a lot is expected from the 19-year-old, who burst onto the scene with Gold medals at the 2018 Asian Games and the Youth Olympics, and never really looked back.
An exceptional talent, Chaudhary has been extremely consistent in the last couple of years, winning five medals in as many World Cups, two of which are Gold in 2019. In 2021, he bagged a Silver in New Delhi and a Bronze in Osijek.
One of the most impressive aspects of Saurabh’s game has been the high scores he tallies through the qualification rounds, which could help counter the inexperience at the big stage. The ace from Meerut has never been part of a World Championship or a senior Olympics, and a good start in the qualifying stages is likely to help handle any nerves.
Among his biggest competitors will be Iran’s Javad Fouroughi and China’s Wei Pang, three-time Olympic finalist and two-time Olympic medallist. While the former has got the better of the Indian in two World…
