Tennis sensation, Sania Mirza, may have won the hearts of millions of her fans in India with her gutsy performance against the world number 5, Svetlana Kuznestova, the reigning US Open champion, before going down in the second round of Wimbledon Tennis Championships. But, she is on a different mission now -- to win the heart of her younger sister, Anam Mirza.
Guess what she purchased during her shopping jaunt in London? An air pistol for sister, Anam, who won a gold medal in the open air rifle shooting championship, at the Central University range.
For Sania, it was certainly a dream come true playing on the hallowed centre court of Wimbledon, but nothing beats the immense satisfaction of her younger sister hogging the limelight, her father Imran Mirza said.
"I am sure, Anam will be thrilled to bits seeing the gift," says the proud father.
Accompanied by her mother Naseema, Sania was keeping a close tab on the progress of Anam and both of them were in regular touch with over the phone.
Borrowed gun
Is Anam taking up shooting with all seriousness? "Well, initially, she showed interest in painting but slowly developed a keenness in the sport. So, we borrowed a gun for practice and were totally surprised and definitely pleased with the way she won the gold in her maiden competition," says Imran.
"I will not impose anything on her. We will leave it to her to choose any area which interests her," he said. "But I sincerely hope I will not be made to face the similar struggle, tension and pressure, financially too, as I did in shaping up Sania's tennis career," he quipped.
It was indeed an emotional moment for Imran, when the young Anam, a sixth standard student of Nasr School, walked up the podium to receive the prize from Girish Sanghi, MP.
Seems like the senior Mirza is ge
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