Kolhapur, Sept. 20 -- Following Sonam Maskar's silver medal win at the ongoing Asian Games, her coach Rohit Prakash Hawaldar reflected on the shooter's journey at his academy and the sacrifices her parents made for her sport despite financial difficulties.

Sonam Maskar teamed up with Elavenil Valarivan and Vidarsa Kochalumkal Vinod to win the silver medal in the women's 10 m air rifle team event, opening India's medal tally at the Asian Games.

Speaking after her win to ANI, coach Rohit Prakash said, "I am the coach at the Vedh Rifle and Pistol Shooting Academy. Sonam was with us from 2021 to 2024 and started her basic shooting journey with us. Right from the beginning, in our state qualifying and national qualifying matches, she perform...