Olympic Setback and Continued Success: Jeetu Rai’s Journey After Rio 2016

At the Rio 2016 Olympics, Rai reached the final round but finished eighth, missing out on a medal. Despite the disappointment, he did not let the result deter his career. He returned to the world stage, winning gold in the mixed‑team 10‑meter air pistol event at the 2017 World Cup in New Delhi and adding another World Cup gold in Maribor in 2014. His resilience kept him among the elite shooters worldwide.