Studying at Ambala's Bhagirath Public School, Sarabjot Singh saw a few kids wielding air guns at a makeshift range during a summer camp. He was 13 then and harboured hopes of becoming a footballer. But the sight of kids aiming at paper targets with pistols didn't leave his mind. He went to his father and said, 'Dad, I want to pursue shooting".

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/shooting/gave-up-football-to-pursue-shooting-sarabjot-singhs-world-cup-gold-makes-him-indias-new-goldfinger/articleshow/98908956.cms