Bullseye for Tech: Gagan Narang Launches Free 'ABHYAS' App for Shooters
Olympic medalist Gagan Narang and Anuraj Singh introduce ABHYAS, a free digital diary to help shooters track performance and training.
In a significant move to digitize the training process for Indian marksmen, Olympic bronze medallist Gagan Narang and fellow Olympian Anuraj Singh have unveiled ABHYAS. This free digital shooting diary and learning application is designed to empower athletes by providing a structured way to document their journey toward excellence in the shooting range.
What is ABHYAS?
The name ABHYAS is an acronym for 'A Blueprint of Honing Your Accuracy in Shooting'. Developed under the umbrella of Project Amarjeet, the platform serves as a comprehensive digital tool for athletes specializing in Olympic rifle and pistol disciplines. Unlike many professional sports tools, ABHYAS will be available entirely free of cost, ensuring that no athlete is held back by financial constraints.
Bridging the Gap Between Practice and Performance
The core philosophy behind the app is the belief that success in shooting goes beyond the final score on the board. By maintaining a detailed record of their training, athletes can identify patterns, track technical adjustments, and refine their mental approach.
Gagan Narang, who serves as the Vice President of the Indian Olympic Association, shared how a training diary was pivotal during his own career. He noted that such records allow a shooter to look back at previous sessions to understand what worked and where improvements are necessary. While the technology provides the data, Narang emphasized that the ultimate results still depend on the athlete's hard work, discipline, and commitment.
Key Features of the Platform
The app is being built to function as a complete ecosystem for a shooter's daily needs, including:
- Digital Training and Competition Diaries: A space to log every session and match.
- Shot Plotting: Visual tools to analyze where shots are landing.
- Performance Tracking: Monitoring progress over time to see growth trends.
- Equipment Records: Keeping track of gear changes and their impact on performance.
- Technical Observations: A dedicated area for personal reflections and coach's notes.
Strengthening the Coach-Athlete Bond
Beyond individual use, ABHYAS is designed to facilitate better communication between shooters and their coaches. By having a transparent, digital record of technical adjustments and training volumes, coaches can provide more precise feedback based on empirical data rather than memory alone. For emerging young shooters, the app aims to instill the habit of self-review and performance awareness from an early stage.
A Tribute Through Project Amarjeet
The launch of ABHYAS carries deep personal meaning. It is part of Project Amarjeet, an initiative started by Narang and Singh in memory of Gagan Narang’s mother, Amarjit Narang. The official rollout is planned to coincide with her birth anniversary, turning a personal tribute into a national resource for the sporting community.
Through this project, the duo hopes to strengthen India's shooting ecosystem by democratizing access to high-level training resources, regardless of where an athlete is based or their economic background.
How to Get Involved
While the full rollout details are yet to be announced, the doors are already open for those eager to start. Shooting athletes, academies, and coaches can register their interest in the platform by visiting www.abhyas.projectamarjeet.in.