A Rising Woman Athlete In Precision Shooting In The UK: Satabdi Dash’s Journey With Backing From Xpertnest

A structured sponsorship initiative led by Xpertnest is supporting the development of emerging sporting talent through a performance-driven framework focused on discipline, resilience, and long-term athlete growth. The initiative reflects a broader effort to expand opportunity beyond technology and enterprise into areas that promote inclusion, empowerment, and community-rooted excellence.

Since April 2025, Xpertnest — through an initiative led by Arun Kar, Nidhi Kar, Chintan Panara and the leadership team — has been advancing structured sponsorship for Satabdi Dash, a UK-based competitive air pistol athlete of Odisha origin. The initiative has been facilitated with community coordination by UK-based community leader Partha Panda, reflecting a collaborative approach linking community support with structured athlete development.

The sponsorship framework focuses on holistic athlete growth, including technical training, physical conditioning, mental resilience, and exposure to competitive platforms at national and international levels. The programme aims to create a disciplined and performance-oriented pathway for athletes while expanding access to opportunity, particularly for women in sport.

Key Achievements and International Participation During the Structured Sponsorship Period

• June 2025 – Hampshire Air Open (United Kingdom)
  Secured Bronze Medal — Class B, marking a strong competitive start and establishing presence in the field.

• July 2025 – Norwich Summer Open (United Kingdom)
  Won Gold Medal — Class B, demonstrating clear technical progress and improving match consistency.

• October 2025 – Norwich Winter Open (United Kingdom)
  Won Gold Medal — Class B and the Overall Aggregate Title, reflecting sustained excellence across multiple rounds and strong competitive composure.

• November 2025 – Grand Prix of St George, organised by the English Small Bore Shooting Union (United Kingdom)
  Earned Bronze Medal, competing alongside experienced athletes including members of Team GB, marking a significant milestone at a higher competitive level.

• December 2025 – Multi-Format Postal Competition (United Kingdom)
  Secured Three Gold Medals across:10m Air Pistol , 6yd Air Pistol,10m Precision & Timed Events -Demonstrating technical precision, adaptability, and versatility across shooting formats.

National and International Competitive Participation

• Welsh Open 2025 — Welsh Target Shooting Federation (International Event, United Kingdom)
  Competed in the annual international competition, gaining exposure to multi-region performance standards and competitive conditions.

• British Airgun Series 2025 — British Shooting (National Circuit, United Kingdom)
  Participated in the recognised national competitive series, strengthening sustained match exposure and performance experience.

• Inter shoot — The Hague, Netherlands (January 2026)
  Competed in the internationally recognised Intershoot competition, gaining valuable global-level exposure and experience against international participants.

Performance Snapshot (2025–2026): Satabdi Dash secured a total of 9 medals, comprising 5 Gold and 4 Bronze, reflecting consistent progression and competitive discipline. Her major achievement includes winning the Gold Medal at the Norwich Winter Open 2025, while a key elite milestone was earning a Bronze Medal at the Grand Prix of St George (ESSU), where she competed alongside experienced athletes, including members of Team GB.

Reflecting on her journey, Satabdi Dash said: “My development in the sport has been shaped by disciplined preparation, structured training, and continuous learning. The support provided through the Xpertnest initiative has enabled better access to training, competition exposure, and performance development. I remain focused on improving consistently and competing with dedication at higher levels of international competition.”

UN Sustainable Development Alignment

The initiative aligns with global development priorities, particularly United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equality) and Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), by enabling women athletes to access structured performance development, competitive exposure, and long-term growth opportunities. Through this effort, Xpertnest — via leadership support including Arun Kar — continues to promote empowerment, resilience, and inclusive participation through sport.

Enabling Opportunity Through Structured Support

The sponsorship reflects a broader commitment to fostering discipline, performance culture, and community-driven development. By enabling structured athlete growth and sustained competitive exposure, the initiative seeks to support individuals in reaching higher levels of achievement while reinforcing values of perseverance, focus, and continuous self-improvement.

Xpertnest noted that supporting emerging talent and community-rooted excellence forms an integral part of its wider social impact approach, complementing its work across technology, sustainability, and community development.