August 17, 2004: It was the day that witnessed Major Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore providing the silver lining for Indian sports. In the third round, Rathore shot 46, the third best score in that round, in a small field of 25. READ| Manu Bhaker: I’m dying to hang out with my friendsAfter his last shot, Rathore punched the air in celebration. Quite appropriately, Raja Randhir Singh, the six-time Olympian and Asian Games trap gold medallist, gave away the medals. Rathore showed his true character in the final,” said Russell Mark, the Olympic gold and silver medallist, who guided Rathore for the Games.

Source: The Hindu August 23, 2020 11:37 UTC