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Assam’s Kundanraj Borgohain Clinches Thailand Championship Silver, Urges State Investment in Shooting Facilities

His mentoring of northeast youth highlights the urgent need for upgrades at Assam’s sole trap and skeet range.

Assam’s Kundanraj Borgohain Wins Silver at Thailand Shooting Championship

Overview

  • Borgohain secured the silver medal in the Men’s Individual Olympic Trap at the Thailand Championship 2025 after a tense tie-breaker finish.
  • He funded his own training outside Assam and abroad to compensate for local infrastructure gaps and limited ammunition access.
  • He has begun mentoring emerging trap and skeet shooters across Assam and the wider Northeast, focusing on both technical skills and mental preparation.
  • He pointed to equipment shortages and irregular maintenance at Kahilipara Shooting Range, the region’s only facility for trap and skeet disciplines.
  • With India slated to host ISSF competitions ahead of the 2028 Olympics, he called on state authorities to finance infrastructure and support systems to develop future champions.