In a world where the allure of a career in medicine often overshadows all else, few parents dare to support their child's passion for sports over a profession in the medical field. Sift Kaur Samra, a rising star in the world of shooting, stands as a shining example of such unwavering support.
At just 22 years of age, this Punjab native recently made history by clinching the gold medal in the women's 50-meter Rifle Three Positions events and a silver medal in the team competition at the Asian Games held in China. Her achievements at the Asian Games not only underscore the wisdom of her decision to forego a career in medicine but also elevate her status to that of a national treasure.
During her momentous performance at the Asian Games, Sift not only secured a gold medal but also set a new world record, defeating the reigning world champion, Zang Quionuea of China.
This marked a watershed moment in her career, which has been punctuated by success at every turn.
In a relatively short span of time, Sift has managed to amass an impressive collection of two gold, two silver, and one bronze medal at the Junior World Cup Championship. Her talents extend beyond the junior level, as she has also clinched two gold medals at the World University Games and a bronze medal at the World Cup Championship in Bhopal.
Sift's golden triumph was particularly noteworthy, as it was India's first-ever gold medal in the 50m Rifle Three Positions across all categories - men's, women's, individual, and team events. Additionally, her victory ended a 37-year-long medal drought for India in the women's Rifle Three Positions events at the Asian Games, harking back to Soma Dutta's silver medal in 1986.
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