Asian Games medallist Apurvi Chandela comes home to a warm welcome

Shooter Apurvi Chandela returned to her hometown, Jaipur, on Monday. She clinched the bronze medal in the 10 m Air Rifle Mixed Team event in Asian Games 2018 in Jakarata, held from August 18 to September 2, and silver in the team event along with Anjum Moudgil and Maehuli Ghosh in the 52nd International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championship in Changwon in South Korea. Her parents – father Kuldeep Singh Chandela and mother Bindu Rathore – were present at the Jaipur International Airport with garlands and bouquets to receive her.

Apurvi Chandela

“I feel happy to be back home. I am coming home after a month. But I have to cut this trip short as the coming two years are extremely important for me. I have won the quota for 2020 Tokyo Olympics and it’s time for me to practise hard. It is a matter of great pride to represent India in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics,” said Apurvi.

Apurvi Chandela's father Kuldeep Singh Chandela welcoming her with a kiss on her forehead

Her father said, “I feel great to see her. But she has come only for a few days as she has to prepare for her forthcoming championships.” Apurvi’s mother Bindu shared, “She made us proud by winning the medal at the Asian Games 2018. She also performed well at the ISSF Shooting World Championship in Korea. Winning the quota for 2020 Tokyo Olympics is the cherry on the cake. We hope the best for her.”

Apurvi with her parents

Pictures by: Shalini Maheshwari/BCCL