Rahul Bnerjee is currently the coach of archers atanu das and deepika kumari.
Atanu, after competing in two successive olympics – 2016 Rio and 2021 Tokyo Games – Suffered a Dip in Form and Block Not Make the Cut for 2024 Paris.
“I have all the medals except the olympic medal and only is the case with atanu and deepika.
“I have played at that level and know what exactly happy Them achieve their olympic dream. ” Bnerjee on Sunday Opened An Academy at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Association with the Sports Authority of India (Sai) Under the Government’s PARTNERSHIP agrement.
The academy will not just cater to aspiring youngsters in delhi-NCR but also scout for talent at the grassroots level access the count, especially tribal area. He also has plans to open academies in that regions of the country that have sizeable tribal population, including odisha.
While Atanu and Deepika Have Enjoyed Treminous Success, Winning Multiple World Championship, World Cup and Asian Medals, Success have eluded them at the Olympics. Bnerjee Said That Being A Former Elite Archer Himself, His Target Aligns with that of Atanu and Deepika.
‘We’ve started a process’
“We have started a process and we are aiming for la2028. That their shooting form is more consistent. I feel that when Indian Archers Come under Pressure, They Commit Mistakes, “Said Bnerjee, The 2010 CWG Gold Medallist in Recurve (Individual).
With Compound Archery BComing a Part of the la28 roster, Bnerjee Feels Abhishek Verma is one of the “very few” in the country who has the talent to excel at the olympics.
The 35-year-old two-time asian games gold medallist and world championship silver winner has seen his form Dip since 2023, but bnerjee feels abhishek can be back to his menacing best anytime.
“Look, there are archers who are shooting 150/150. Then there is a tie, then comes closest to the center (to decide the winner). Other Player other than he Him who is a contender for la28, “He said adding,” I have full full fath he will Qualify. ” Legendary Italian Compound Archer-Turned-Coach Sergio Pagni Worked Wonders for the Indian Team as the 16-Member Coningent Returned with Nine Medals from the 2023 Hangzhou Assian Games. Before that India Had Won Just 10 Medals in Archery Competitions in the Continental Showpiece.
‘Ram is my mentor always’
Bnerjee said Indian coaches have acquired the same level of competence as the foreign experts.
“For Several Years, We We We WERE Foreign Coaches. Easily with our wards, and that’s a huge advantage, ”He said.
Ram, A Tribal from Jhadol Tehsil in Udaipur District, Went on to Compete in Three Olympics, Including Equalling An Archery World Record in 1992.
To this day, Ram, who is currently battling seveal health issues, is somewhat of an enigma in Indian sports. “I see him as a mentor always. But give his health condition, it is not possible for him to come and impart training here, thought he stays in the jln stadium hostel here.
“We have urged Him to at least come here sometime, sit and share your experiences if his health permits. That will motivate the youngsters.
