Biography
Started: She took up shooting Para sport in 2021 in Jaipur, India. (news.cgtn.com, 27 Oct 2023)
Reason: She was involved in several other sports before she began to focus on shooting Para sport. "I found that it was very difficult for girls like me to get out, especially if you are physically challenged. Which sport should I pursue, who will support me, will there be facilities to make me comfortable? These questions were there but I made up my mind to start in athletics. I did powerlifting. I am also the founder member of India's female Para volleyball team. I believe one has to try new things." (news.cgtn.com, 27 Oct 2023)
Ambition: To win a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (news.cgtn.com, 27 Oct 2023; timesofindia.indiatimes.com, 09 Mar 2024)
Additional Info: FURTHER EDUCATION
She studied for a master's degree in marketing at Allahabad Agricultural Institute in India between 2011 and 2013. (LinkedIn profile, 01 Aug 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateNovember 8, 1987
Place of ResidenceJAIPUR
OccupationAthlete
EducationPsychology - University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, IND
Languages SpokenEnglish, Hindi
CoachYogesh Shekhawat [club]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 7 | Mixed R10 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 - Team | 2023 | Lima, PER | 610.9 |
| 13 | R2 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 | 2023 | Lima, PER | 613.6 |
| 52 | R3 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 | 2023 | Lima, PER | 624.1 |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 6 | R2 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 162.7 |
| 20 | R3 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 624.0 |
