Heena Sidhu becomes world number 1 in women's 10m Air Pistol category

Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ) is reporting that India’s 10 m Air Pistol shooter, Heena Sidhu, has now become the number 1 ranked shooter in her category, as per the latest International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) rankings.

It is a landmark achievement for Heena who has been on a spectacular run of form since last year being very consistent in being amongst the medals at each of the major ISSF events.

In November 2013, at the World Cup Final in Munich, Heena shot a world record score to clinch the gold and carried her rich vein of form into 2014 by winning gold again at the Asian Championships in Kuwait and a silver at the Pistol World Cup in Fort Benning, USA.

Having finished 12th in the event at the 2012 London Olympics, Heena is keen to make amends, and is looking at a good run at the 2016 Olympics in Rio.

“I am really happy to be the World no. 1. I have worked really hard all these years to make this happen. I must thank my husband Ronak who has been my strength and support and my coach Anatoly. The Government has supported me thru the NSDF funding and NRAI has been very supportive as well. I’m also very grateful to Olympic Gold Quest for their very professional approach to my entire training program. My aim is an Olympic medal and there are still many miles to go”, said Heena.

Heena is backed by OGQ, and it’s CEO, Viren Rasquinha had this to say on the shooter’s most recent achievement – “OGQ is very proud to support Heena and we will do everything possible to help her win an Olympic gold medal. Being world no. 1 is a tremendous achievement and she is an inspiration to all sportspersons in India.”