Mairaj Ahmed Khan became the first Indian to win an ISSF World Cup Gold medal in the discipline of Skeet earlier this week. Khan bounced back after a disappointing Olympic campaign last year in Tokyo which left him considering his future in the sport. He opens up about his struggles and a new-found motivation in a conversation with Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

Skeet Champion Mairaj speaks to WION: A fresh start at the age of 46

Veteran Indian shooter Mairaj Ahmed Khan on Monday created history by winning the country's first-ever ISSF World Cup gold medal in men's skeet here. In the 40-shot final, the 46-year-old from Uttar Pradesh shot 37 to finish ahead of Korea's Minsu Kim (36) and Britain's Ben Llewellin (26), who won the silver and bronze respectively.

Mairaj Ahmed Khan creates history, becomes 1st Indian male shooter to win skeet gold at ISSF World Cup

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Skeet Champion Mairaj speaks to WION: A fresh start at the age of 46

Mairaj Ahmed Khan creates history, becomes 1st Indian male shooter to win skeet gold at ISSF World Cup