Biography
Started: He got involved in shooting Para sport in 2016. "I competed in my first nationals in Kerala without any equipment and won a bronze medal in 2017." (timesofindia.indiatimes.com, 10 Nov 2020)
Reason: "I began driving a modified car in 2016. Once we were driving past a shooting academy when my son said he wanted to look around. When he came back, the shooting instructor was also with him and soon I was introduced to Para shooting. I couldn't do pistol shooting. I chose the rifle instead as I could use a modified trigger." (timesofindia.indiatimes.com, 10 Nov 2020)
Additional Info: PREVIOUS OCCUPATION
He worked as an area manager for an insurance company prior to his accident. (indianexpress.com, 13 Jun 2022; deccanherald.com, 23 Mar 2021; timesofindia.indiatimes.com, 10 Nov 2020)
Sporting Relatives: His wife Shobha has served as his loader at competitions. (indianexpress.com, 13 Jun 2022; Elite Shooting Club Instagram profile, 14 Jun 2021)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateAugust 28, 1980
CoachJP Nautiyal [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 19 | R4 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH2 | 2022 | Al Ain, UAE | 627.1 |
| 26 | R9 - 50m Rifle Prone SH2 | 2022 | Al Ain, UAE | 614.8 |
| 34 | R4 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH2 | 2019 | Sydney, NSW, AUS | 621.3 |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 7 | R4 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH2 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 145.0 |
| 8 | R5 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH2 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 115.6 |
