Olympian Deepak Kumar and TV Celebrity Rannvijay Singha joined hands to inaugurate a state-of-art world-class shooting facility at GD Goenka School, Vasant Kunj, on Saturday.
2018 Asian Games silver medalist Deepak Kumar, who represented India at Tokyo 2020 said: “The inauguration of the shooting facility marks an auspicious endeavour. An athlete has the capability to make our national flag fly high in front of the entire world, and I can say that in the future, many athletes from this school, this state, and this country will bring glory and numerous medals.”
“I am really excited to see the shooting facility and revisit some of the sports I played here. Competing against GD Goenka always made me envious of their outstanding infrastructure. If young kids receive this level of support and infrastructure from their parents and schools, nothing can stop our sportsmen, sportswomen, and athletes from winning numerous medals for the country,” said Singha, as quoted by a GD Goenka School press release.
The shooting range has a 10m facility equipped with modern air rifles and air pistols and an advanced electronic target-scoring system.
“GD Goenka School remains at the pinnacle of offering a conducive environment for holistic growth. The shooting facility will not only provide the best-in-class training to students but will also inspire the next generation of champions. With exemplary infrastructure and support, our students can achieve remarkable success on the global stage,” said Nipun Goenka, Managing Director of GD Goenka Group.
The opening ceremony was attended by Junior World Champion Parth Makhija along with gold medallists in World & Asian Championships Shreya Agarwal. She is currently pursuing her MBA at GD Goenka University.
“The new shooting range is a reflection of our dedication to promoting both academic and athletic excellence. This initiative will not only enhance the physical abilities of students but also instil discipline, focus, and a competitive spirit at a young age,” said Kevin Brady, Principal of GD Goenka Public School, Vasant Kunj, Delhi, as the GD Goenka School press release added.