Rana in quandary over Sydney

Rana in quandary over Sydney
UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

JUNE 28: To shoot or not to shoot is the predicament India's ace marksman Jaspal Rana is facing.

``Even though there are just three months left for the September Olympics, I am not even sure whether I will be representing the country or not,'' the Commonwealth and Asian Games gold medallist said. He said he could enter the event only on a wildcard.

``Since the Olympics do not have the centre fire pistol and the standard pistol categories in which I specialise, I have to participate in the air pistol category. But to get entry into it, I need a wildcard for which the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has to recommend my name.''

Rana said lack of an IOA nod for him till now has left him in doubt over his participation. ``Since I am not even sure of my participation in Olympics, how can I start practicing. Even if I plan to begin, the infrastructure here is poor and not maintained.''