You may be the greatest shooter of all time but you need a bit of luck on a particular day: Ronjan Sodhi

Asian Games gold medallist and two-time World Cup Final champion Ronjan Sodhi emphasised the preparedness of the Indian shooters and stressed that there were no room for excuses, particularly in terms of the inclement London weather during the Olympics, says a report in The Hindu.

In a release issued by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) from London, Ronjan was quoted as saying that it would be a level-playing field, and the challenge was to perform under tough weather conditions as well. The double trap marksman, Ronjan said that everything would boil down to the performance on the day.

“You may be the greatest shooter of all time but you need a bit of luck on a particular day,” said Ronjan. Expressing his happiness about the range, Ronjan said he had got over the initial excitement of being at the Games Village and added that he was enjoying his stay there.

According to a report in The Times Of India, double trap shooter Ronjan Sodhi's consistent display over the last three years has made him a strong contender for an Olympic medal, with the Indian being ranked second in the ISSF magazine's Super 25 chart. "The world record holder, India's Ronjan Sodhi, has been one of the strongest double trap shooters of the last Olympic cycle, with 19 participation in the ISSF World Cup, World Cup finals and World Championships, 6 podiums and 3 victories, including the 2010 and 2011 ISSF World Cup Finals in Izmir and Al Ain. The 33-year old Indian made it to the Games, internally beating the 2004 Olympic Silver medalist Rathore, and now wants at least a spot on the podium."

The main challengers for Sodhi, who missed the 2008 Olympics despite firing two world records, will be American Walton Eller and Joshua Richmond.

A Hindustan Times report says that Ronjan Sodhi is synonymous with consistency but in his own words, the champion double trap shooter's already overflowing cupboard will be complete only after he wins an Olympic medal. And the upcoming London Games will be the stage where he would look to realise his dream. "An Olympic medal is something that stays with you all your life and I also want to win there," Sodhi said.

India has no dearth of medal contenders in shooting and Sodhi is one of the best bets to hit the bull's eye at the Royal Artillery Barracks. Sodhi, who has trained in Italy ahead of the Games, is all the more confident of producing a good score after losing weight.

"I have been giving it all to be in my best shape for the Olympics. I have lost weight. Besides, my experience of playing in major tournaments will come in handy," said the 33-year-old shooter from Ferozepur, Punjab.