Pooja

Started: She took up the sport in 2011 in Sirsa, India. (sportstar.thehindu.com, 08 Mar 2022) Reason: "During my hostel days, many students used to play archery. There were other games too, but I felt archery was the one I would be able to play." (sportstar.thehindu.com, 08 Mar 2022) Milestones: She became the first Para archer representing India to win an individual medal at the world championships when she claimed silver in the women's individual recurve at the 2022 edition of the tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (worldarchery.sport, 04 Mar 2022; sportstar.thehindu.com, 08 Mar 2022; SportsDeskOnline, 11 Sep 2023) Additional Info: BREAK She returned to archery in 2018 following a four-year break from the sport. "I had to take a break from it [archery] after I got married. I tried many things, studies, business, but archery is above everything. This is something I cannot leave behind. My life would be incomplete without archery. So I decided to return to the sport and follow my dream." (paralympicindia.org.in, 08 Mar 2022; sportstar.thehindu.com, 08 Mar 2022) FURTHER EDUCATION She has studied for a master's degree in commerce. (paralympicindia.org.in, 08 Mar 2022)