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All eyes on the shooting range

By Our Special Correspondent

HYDERABAD OCT. 25 . On the eve of the shooting competitions, the range nestled amidst the sylvan surroundings of the University of Hyderabad holds centrestage.

"Not long ago, some of the areas exposed to the elements were a muddy mess. In the last few days, the foreigners who have practised here find it among the best in Asia," said Competition Director, A.K. Shanmugham.

A camp for the host nation's squad was held from October 14 to 23. Typical of almost every Indian venture, works on the range were left incomplete for the last minute, said Prof. Sunny Thomas, the national coach. His wards could practice on electronic targets (markedly different from the paper targets) only for a day.

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