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Saurabh Chaudhary (born 12 May 2002) is an Indian sport shooter who specializes in the 10 m air pistol event.[2] He rose to fame after clinching the gold medal in the 10 m air pistol event at the 2018 Asian Games, becoming the youngest Indian ever to win an Asian Games gold at just 16 years old.[3][4] He set a world junior record with a score of 246.3 in the 10 m air pistol category in 2019, a record he still holds as of 2025.[5] In recognition of his achievements, he was honored with the Arjuna Award in 2020.[6]
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Chaudhary was born in a Jat family of farmers in Kalina village, Meerut district in Uttar Pradesh. He took up shooting at 13 and practised daily, travelling 15 km each way on buses to his club run.[7]
Career
[edit]Months before Tokyo Olympics, Chaudhary was effected by COVID-19.[8] But, sensational shooter Chaudhary[9] fired his way into the finals of the men's 10m air pistol event by topping the qualifications at 1st position with 586/600[10] with a mind-blowing performance in the Tokyo Olympics here on Saturday. Coach hard work at Aryangateways Sports Foundation[11][12] for Saurabh proved itself in Olympics. Unfortunately in finals medal slipped off even after the entry at first position.[13]
At the age of 16 years, he won Gold n 10m air pistol at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires. And shot 244.2 to finish on top ahead of South Korea's Sung Yunho (236.7) and Switzerland's Solari Jason (215.6), who bagged silver and bronze respectively.[14]
2018
[edit]Chaudhary became the youngest Indian shooter to win a gold medal at the Asian Games. He participated in the Youth Olympic Games 2018 in Argentina and won gold. He won three golds in the Asian Airgun Championship in 2018:the 10m air pistol competition, the team competition and in the mixed team 10m pistol.[15]
2019
[edit]In February he won the gold medal at ISSF World Cup in Delhi.[16]
In April, he participated in Mixed Team 10m pistol with Manu Bhaker and won gold at ISSF World Cup in Beijing.[citation needed]
In May he won gold and broke the world and junior records in 10m pistol ISSF World Cup in Munich.[17]
2020
[edit]In January 2020, he won 63rd gold at the 63rd National Shooting Championship.in men's 10 metre air pistol.[18]
2021
[edit]In the men's 10 metre air pistol event of the Tokyo Olympics he managed to reach the final finishing in 7th place.
2025
[edit]Saurabh returned to shooting in January 2025, setting a national record in 10m men's air pistol shooting with a score of 591,[19] winning the national selection trials. [20]
Performance record
[edit]Youth Olympic Games
[edit]| Year | Championship | Venue | Event | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Youth Olympic Games | Buenos Aires | 10m air pistol | Score:580,Final:244.2 |
World Championship
[edit]| Year | Championships | Venue | Event | Rank | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | World Junior Championships | Suhl | 10m air pistol | 4th | Score:578,Final:198.0 |
| 2018 | World Junior Championships | Changwon | 10m air pistol | score:581,Final:245.5 | |
| Changwon | Mixed team 10m air pistol | score:761,Final:407.3 |
Asian Games
[edit]| Year | Championship | Venue | Event | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2018 Asian Games | Palembang | 10m air pistol | score:586,Final:240.7 |
World Cup
[edit]10m air pistol
[edit]| Year | Championships | Venue | Event | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ISSF World Cup | New Delhi | 10m air pistol | 2nd | Score:587,Final:243.2 |
| 2019 ISSF World Cup | ISSF World Cup | New Delhi | 10m air pistol | 1st | Score:587,Final:245.0WR |
| Munich | 10m air pistol | 1st | score:586,Final:246.3WR Jr. Sr. | ||
| Rio de Janeiro | 10m air pistol | 3rd | score:584,Final:221.9 | ||
| 2019 | ISSF World Cup Final | Putian | 10m air pistol | 6th | Score:581,Final:159.8 |
| 2018 | Junior World Cup | Suhl | 10m air pistol | 1st | Score:583,Final:243.7 |
Mixed team
[edit]| Year | Championships | Venue | Event | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ISSF World Cup | New Delhi | Mixed team 10m air pistol | Score:384,Final:16 | |
| 2019 ISSF World Cup | ISSF World Cup | New Delhi | Mixed team 10m air pistol | Score:767,Final:478.9 | |
| Beijing | Mixed team 10m air pistol | Score:482,Final16 | |||
| Munich | Mixed team 10m air pistol | score:591,Final:17 | |||
| Rio de Janeiro | Mixed team 10m air pistol | Score:-,Final:17 | |||
| 2019 | ISSF World Cup Final | Putian | Mixed team 10m air pistol | score:389,Final:13 | |
| 2018 | Junior World Cup | Suhl | Mixed team 10m air pistol | Score:767,Final:478.9 |
Honours
[edit]- The Times of India TOISA Shooter of the Year: 2021[21]
Gallery
[edit]See also
[edit]References
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- ^ "Record Player: Saurabh Chaudhary becomes India's youngest Asian Games individual gold medallist". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 8 October 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
- ^ "Asian Games 2018: Saurabh Chaudhary clinches gold, Abhishek Verma bronze in 10m Air Pistol shooting". hindustantimes.com. Hindustan Times. 21 August 2018. Archived from the original on 21 August 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
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- ^ Sabi Hussain (22 April 2021). "Having beaten Covid, Olympic hope Saurabh Chaudhary returns to shooting with renewed vigour | More sports News - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 July 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ Saurabh Chaudhary, Indian Shooting's Brightest Star at Tokyo Olympics | The Quint, archived from the original on 6 August 2022, retrieved 6 August 2022
- ^ Sportstar, Team (24 July 2021). "Saurabh Chaudhary qualifies for 10m air pistol final at Tokyo Olympics, Abhishek Verma misses out". sportstar.thehindu.com. Archived from the original on 6 August 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ ehapurnews (17 August 2022). "शूटिंग प्रतियोगिता में शूटरों ने दिखाया दम, जीता गोल्ड". Latest Hapur News, Pilkhuwa News, Simbhaoli हिन्दी समाचार & U.P india in hindi. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ ehapurnews (13 August 2022). "चार दिवसीय फर्स्ट आर्यन शूटिंग चैंपियनशिप का उद्घाटन". Latest Hapur News, Pilkhuwa News, Simbhaoli हिन्दी समाचार & U.P india in hindi. Archived from the original on 21 September 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ "Tokyo Olympics: Saurabh Chaudhary finishes seventh in 10m pistol final after shining in qualifications | Tokyo Olympics News - Times of India". The Times of India. PTI. 24 July 2021. Archived from the original on 6 August 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ "Youth Olympics: 16-year-old shooter Saurabh Chaudhary bags gold". India Today. 10 October 2018. Archived from the original on 26 July 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ^ "Shooting World Cup: Saurabh Chaudhary breaks World Record to win 10m air pistol gold, secures Olympic quota – Times of India". timesofindia.com. Archived from the original on 30 August 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ "Shooting World Cup: Saurabh Chaudhary breaks World Record to win 10m air pistol gold, secures Olympic quota – Times of India". timesofindia.com. Archived from the original on 30 August 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ "ISSF World Cup, Munich 2019: Result 10m Air Pistol Men". www.issf-sports.org. Archived from the original on 27 September 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
- ^ Srinivasan, Kamesh. "Saurabh Chaudhary wins gold in National Shooting Championship". Sportstar. Archived from the original on 21 March 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
- ^ https://www.firstpost.com/sports/saurabh-chaudhary-comeback-national-shooting-championships-record-explained-13850400.html
- ^ https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/saurabh-chaudhary-shooting-trials-india-pistol-team-world-cup-9836626/
- ^ "TOISA 2021: Neeraj Chopra headlines the list of winners". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. New Delhi: The Times of India. 14 October 2021. Archived from the original on 26 October 2022. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
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External links
[edit]- Saurabh Chaudhary at the International Shooting Sport Federation
- Saurabh Chaudhary at Olympedia
- Saurabh Chaudhary at Olympics.com
- Saurabh Chaudhary at the Jakarta-Palembang 2018 Asian Games (archived)
- Sharma, Sourabh (1 April 2019). "17 वर्षीय किसान का बेटा जिसने बड़ा सपना देखा और उसे जीता: सौरभ चौधरी 0". Khel Khiladi. Archived from the original on 22 July 2019. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
- Aryangateways Sports Foundation (AGSF)
Saurabh Chaudhary
View on GrokipediaEarly life
Family and upbringing
Saurabh Chaudhary was born on 12 May 2002 in Kalina village, located in the Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh, India.[1] He hails from a farming family, with his father, Jagmohan Singh, working as a sugarcane farmer and his mother, Brijesh Devi, handling household responsibilities.[6][7] As the youngest of three siblings, Chaudhary grew up alongside his elder brother Nitin and sister Sakshi in this agrarian household.[8] The family's rural environment in Kalina, characterized by limited resources and a focus on agricultural labor, instilled values of self-reliance and perseverance from an early age.[9] Despite financial constraints, his parents provided unwavering support for his pursuits, including taking a loan to acquire his first air pistol and constructing a basic shooting setup between rooms at home.[1] This familial encouragement facilitated his initial steps toward competitive shooting.[4] Chaudhary possesses a lean physique well-suited to precision shooting, standing at 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) tall.[10]Introduction to shooting
Saurabh Chaudhary first engaged with shooting at the age of 13 in 2015, when he accompanied a friend to a local shooting range in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, sparking his interest in the sport's demand for patience and composure.[1] [11] He soon joined the Aryangateways Sports Foundation in Binauli, Baghpat district, a facility run by local initiatives to promote sports in rural areas, where he began rigorous daily training under coach Amit Sheoran. Chaudhary commuted 15 kilometers each way by bus from his village in the Kalina area of Meerut to attend sessions, demonstrating early commitment despite the logistical hurdles.[12] [13] [14] To supplement academy training, his family converted a cowshed at home into a basic 15-meter shooting range, allowing consistent practice with limited equipment despite rural infrastructure challenges. Family support enabled him to balance farm duties with his growing passion for shooting.[14] [15] Chaudhary's initial focus was on the 10m air pistol event, selected for its relative accessibility using lighter equipment suitable for juniors starting in the discipline.[1]Shooting career
Breakthrough achievements (2018–2019)
Saurabh Chaudhary's breakthrough came in 2018 at the age of 16 during his debut senior international competition at the Asian Games in Jakarta, where he won the gold medal in the men's 10m air pistol event, becoming the youngest Indian athlete to claim an Asian Games gold in shooting.[16][17] In the final, he set an Asian Games record with a score of 240.7, outpacing seasoned competitors including Japan's Tomoyuki Matsuda and India's Abhishek Verma.[17] This victory marked India's first shooting gold at the Games and highlighted Chaudhary's composure under pressure in a high-stakes arena.[16] Later that year, Chaudhary dominated the Asian Airgun Championship in Kuwait City, securing three gold medals in the men's 10m air pistol individual junior event, the team event alongside Arjun Singh Cheema and Anmol Jain, and the junior team event.[18][19] His performance in the individual junior category, scoring 239.8 in the final, underscored his growing prowess in junior competitions.[2] These wins built on his early training foundation, propelling him toward global recognition as a junior prodigy.[18] In June 2018, Chaudhary claimed gold at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany, setting a then-world junior record in the final of the men's 10m air pistol junior event.[20] Transitioning to senior events in 2019, he excelled at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, winning gold in the men's 10m air pistol with a world junior record score of 246.3 and another gold in the mixed team event partnered with Manu Bhaker.[21][22] These achievements, part of his four World Cup golds that year, established him as a leading figure in international pistol shooting before turning 18.[23]Olympic debut (2020–2021)
In early 2020, Saurabh Chaudhary demonstrated his continued dominance in the 10m air pistol event by clinching the gold medal at the 63rd National Shooting Championship in Bhopal, where he scored 583 in qualification and 246.4 in the final to edge out Sarabjot Singh.[24][25] This victory served as a key milestone in his preparations for the Tokyo Olympics, building on his Olympic quota secured the previous year and reinforcing his status as a leading junior talent with multiple world records.[26][27] As the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the Tokyo 2020 Games to 2021, Chaudhary entered the year with high expectations, having held the junior world record in 10m air pistol since 2018 and ranked among the top senior competitors globally.[2] His qualification for the Olympics stemmed from his 2019 quota win, positioning him as India's prime medal hopeful in the discipline amid a competitive field.[1] Leading up to the Games, he partnered with Manu Bhaker to secure gold in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the ISSF World Cup in New Delhi in March 2021, scoring 376 in qualification and defeating the Serbian pair in the final.[28] In June, the duo added a silver at the ISSF World Cup in Osijek, Croatia, after a strong comeback in the bronze match but falling 16-12 to the Russian champions in the gold medal bout.[29] At the Tokyo Olympics, held in July 2021, Chaudhary made his senior international debut under immense pressure as the world junior champion and a pre-Games favorite. He topped the men's 10m air pistol qualification round at the Asaka Shooting Range with a score of 586, including a perfect 100 in the fourth series, to advance as the top seed.[30][2] However, in the eight-man final, a slow start with scores of 96.8 after the first 10 shots and multiple low 9s led to an early drop in standings, culminating in a total of 137.4 for seventh place as Chinese shooter Sheng Lihao claimed gold with 243.8.[31][30] Despite the result, his qualification performance highlighted his potential, marking a solid Olympic entry for the 19-year-old prodigy.[32]Career challenges (2022–2024)
Following his seventh-place finish in the men's 10m air pistol final at the Tokyo Olympics, Saurabh Chaudhary experienced a significant dip in performance, marked by technical inconsistencies in trigger control and sight alignment that led to erratic scores in domestic competitions.[30] In early 2023, he cited ongoing work on these fundamentals after scoring poorly in national trials, including a 557 at the National Games—his lowest among 56 ranked shooters—and finishing 203rd at the National Championships with a 569.[33][34] During 2022 and 2023, Chaudhary failed to qualify for key events, including the Asian Games in Hangzhou, where he did not make the national squad after underwhelming trial results, and the ISSF World Championships.[35] Ranked 35th in the National Rifle Association of India's provisional 10m air pistol standings by late 2023, he was omitted from the core squad amid self-taught adjustments and lack of structured coaching.[34] This period was compounded by a bitter split from his childhood coach, Amit Sheoran, shortly after Tokyo; the acrimonious fallout involved public accusations of fraud against Sheoran, leading Chaudhary to train independently before joining the National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) at Karni Singh Range in Delhi in 2023.[35][36][34] In 2024, Chaudhary remained absent from the Paris Olympics, as he was not in contention for selection following continued domestic struggles and no quota secured.[34] To address financial uncertainty during this career low, he secured a job with Indian Railways in 2024, providing stability as he focused on rebuilding at age 21 amid reflections on the immense pressure from early expectations.[37] He made no major international appearances after 2023, with the Olympic disappointment deeply affecting his mental resilience, as noted by Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra, who highlighted Chaudhary's lack of self-awareness in addressing the slump.[38][34]Comeback and recent successes (2025)
In early 2025, Saurabh Chaudhary marked his return to elite competition by topping the national selection trials for the 10m air pistol event, where he established a new national record score of 591 during the qualification round at the National Shooting Championship in January, securing his place in the Indian national team after a two-year hiatus.[39][40] This performance, confirmed in February trials, positioned him for international events and highlighted his renewed consistency.[41][42] Chaudhary's international comeback began at the ISSF World Cup in Buenos Aires in April 2025, where he partnered with Suruchi Phogat to claim bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event, defeating compatriots Manu Bhaker and Rhythm Sangwan 16-8 in the bronze medal match.[43][44] Just weeks later, at the Lima ISSF World Cup, he secured a bronze in the men's 10m air pistol individual event with a qualification score of 583, followed by a strong final performance that opened India's medal tally for the competition, and a gold in the mixed team event with Suruchi Phogat.[45][46][47][44] In August 2025, Chaudhary contributed to a silver medal in the men's 10m air pistol team event at the Asian Shooting Championships alongside Anmol Jain and Aditya Malra.[48] These achievements were bolstered by targeted training adjustments at the National Centre of Excellence in Bhopal, where Chaudhary refined his trigger control and breathing techniques under coach guidance, contributing to India's impressive haul of 15 medals across the first two ISSF World Cups of the year.[3][49] The challenges of his previous hiatus motivated this focused resurgence, emphasizing mental resilience alongside technical improvements.[50] As of November 2025, Chaudhary continues to build momentum, with his early-season medals signaling a strong trajectory toward regaining peak form for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.[51][52]Competition record
Olympic Games
Saurabh Chaudhary made his Olympic debut at the 2020 Tokyo Games, postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, where he competed in the men's 10 m air pistol event. He delivered a strong performance in the qualification round, scoring 586 points to top the field and advance to the eight-shooter final. In the final, Chaudhary accumulated 137.4 points but placed seventh overall, missing out on a medal. He also placed seventh in the mixed team competition.[53][2][31] Chaudhary did not participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics, having failed to secure a quota place through the qualification process.[54] The table below summarizes his Olympic results in the individual event:| Olympics | Event | Qualification Score | Final Score | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Tokyo | Men's 10 m air pistol | 586 | 137.4 | 7th |
World Championships and Youth Olympic Games
Saurabh Chaudhary achieved significant success in junior international competitions early in his career, particularly at the ISSF World Shooting Championships and the Youth Olympic Games. At the 2018 ISSF World Shooting Championships in Changwon, South Korea, he competed in the junior category and secured gold in the men's 10m air pistol event with a qualification score of 581 and a final score of 245.5, setting a new junior world record at the time. He also earned bronze in the mixed team 10m air pistol junior event alongside a partner, with a combined qualification score of 761 and final score of 407.3.[2] In the same year, Chaudhary represented India at the Summer Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he won gold in the men's 10m air pistol youth event, qualifying with 580 points and finishing the final with 244.2. Additionally, he claimed gold in the mixed international team 10m air pistol youth event, paired with Pakistan's Nubaira Babur, defeating the German team 16-8 in the gold medal match. These accomplishments highlighted his dominance in the 10m air pistol discipline at the junior level. He also won gold in the 10m air pistol junior event at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl in 2018, with a qualification score of 580.[2][1][55][2] Chaudhary has not medaled in senior ISSF World Shooting Championships since transitioning to the senior category, with his focus shifting to other international events amid career challenges. In 2019, at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, he established a lasting junior world record of 246.3 in the men's 10m air pistol final, which remains unbroken as of 2025.[2]| Year | Event | Discipline | Medal | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ISSF World Shooting Championships, Changwon | Men's 10m Air Pistol Junior | Gold | Qualification: 581; Final: 245.5 (junior world record at the time)[2] |
| 2018 | ISSF World Shooting Championships, Changwon | Mixed Team 10m Air Pistol Junior | Bronze | Qualification: 761; Final: 407.3[2] |
| 2018 | Summer Youth Olympic Games, Buenos Aires | Men's 10m Air Pistol Youth | Gold | Qualification: 580; Final: 244.2[2] |
| 2018 | Summer Youth Olympic Games, Buenos Aires | Mixed International Team 10m Air Pistol Youth | Gold | Gold medal match win 16-8 vs. Germany (partner: Nubaira Babur, PAK)[1][55] |
Asian Games and Championships
Saurabh Chaudhary established himself as a prominent figure in Asian shooting competitions during his early career, particularly in the 10m air pistol discipline, where he excelled in both individual and team formats. At just 16 years old, he debuted as the youngest medalist in these events, showcasing exceptional precision and composure under pressure.[16] His breakthrough came at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, where he secured the gold medal in the men's 10m air pistol event. Chaudhary topped the qualification round with a score of 586 and dominated the final with 240.7 points, setting an Asian Games record and defeating seasoned competitors from across the continent. This victory highlighted his focus on the individual 10m air pistol, marking India's first shooting gold at the Games.[56] Earlier that year, at the 2018 Asian Airgun Championship in Kuwait City, Kuwait, Chaudhary claimed three gold medals in the 10m air pistol events: the men's individual, team, and junior team categories. These triumphs underscored his versatility in team-based competitions alongside individual prowess, contributing significantly to India's medal haul in airgun disciplines.[57] Following these successes, Chaudhary faced challenges with his form, leading to his non-participation in the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, and the 2023 Asian Shooting Championships in Changwon, South Korea. This period allowed him to address technical and mental aspects of his performance, emphasizing the demanding nature of consistent excellence in 10m air pistol events at the Asian level. In 2025, he won mixed team bronze at the Asian Shooting Championships in Jakarta with Suruchi Phogat.[35][2][58]| Year | Event | Discipline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Asian Games, Jakarta | Men's 10m air pistol (individual) | Gold (final: 240.7, record)[56] |
| 2018 | Asian Airgun Championship, Kuwait City | Men's 10m air pistol (individual) | Gold[57] |
| 2018 | Asian Airgun Championship, Kuwait City | Men's 10m air pistol (team) | Gold[57] |
| 2018 | Asian Airgun Championship, Kuwait City | Men's 10m air pistol (junior team) | Gold[57] |
| 2022 | Asian Games, Hangzhou | - | Did not participate (form issues)[35] |
| 2023 | Asian Shooting Championships, Changwon | - | Did not participate (form issues)[2] |
| 2025 | Asian Shooting Championships, Jakarta | Mixed Team 10m air pistol | Bronze (partner: Suruchi Phogat)[58] |
ISSF World Cups
Saurabh Chaudhary has competed in the ISSF World Cup series since 2018, showcasing strong performances in the 10m air pistol events, particularly during his breakthrough years. In 2019, he achieved multiple golds, including the men's individual event in Munich where he set a world record final score of 246.3, and mixed team golds in Munich and Beijing alongside Manu Bhaker. He also excelled in junior competitions, winning gold in the 10m air pistol junior event at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl in 2018, with a qualification score of 580, though his 2019 junior appearances were limited. He won individual gold in New Delhi 2019 (qualification 587, final 245.0) and bronze in Rio 2019 (qualification 584, final 221.9).[59][60][20][2] In 2021, Chaudhary secured a mixed team gold in New Delhi with Yashaswini Singh Deswal and a silver in Osijek with Manu Bhaker, while earning silver in the individual event in New Delhi (qualification 587) and bronze in Osijek. His 2023 season featured limited participation, including the Cairo and Rio de Janeiro World Cups, where he placed outside the medals—33rd in Cairo and did not advance to finals in Rio—amid career challenges.[61][62][63] Returning strongly in 2025, Chaudhary won bronze in the mixed team event in Buenos Aires with Suruchi Phogat and bronze in the individual event in Lima (final score not specified in reports), followed by a gold in the Lima mixed team with the same partner, defeating China 17-9 in the final. These results marked his first World Cup medals since 2021.[64][44][65][3] The following tables summarize his key performances in the specified sub-events across seasons, focusing on medal-winning results and notable participations.10m Air Pistol Men (Individual)
| Year | Location | Medal | Qualification Score | Final Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Munich | Gold | 586 | 246.3 | World and junior world record in final.[2] |
| 2019 | New Delhi | Gold | 587 | 245.0 | Olympic quota.[2] |
| 2019 | Rio de Janeiro | Bronze | 584 | 221.9 | -[2] |
| 2019 | Beijing | - | - | - | Did not medal in individual. |
| 2021 | New Delhi | Silver | 587 | 243.2 | Competed in finals.[62] |
| 2021 | Osijek | Bronze | 581 | 220.0 | First medal of the event.[63] |
| 2023 | Cairo | - | - | - | 33rd place overall.[2] |
| 2023 | Rio de Janeiro | - | - | - | Did not reach finals.[66] |
| 2025 | Buenos Aires | - | - | - | 18th in qualification.[67] |
| 2025 | Lima | Bronze | - | - | First individual medal since 2021.[44] |
10m Air Pistol Mixed Team
| Year | Location | Medal | Partner | Qualification Score | Final Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Beijing | Gold | Manu Bhaker | - | 16-2 | Defeated China in gold match.[60] |
| 2019 | Munich | Gold | Manu Bhaker | - | - | Third consecutive mixed team gold for the pair.[68] |
| 2019 | New Delhi | Gold | Manu Bhaker | 778 | 483.4 | Team qualification success.[2] |
| 2021 | New Delhi | Gold | Yashaswini Singh Deswal | - | - | Team qualification success.[61] |
| 2021 | Osijek | Silver | Manu Bhaker | - | 12-16 | Lost gold match to Turkey.[69] |
| 2023 | - | - | - | - | - | No mixed team appearances. |
| 2025 | Buenos Aires | Bronze | Suruchi Phogat | - | - | Shared bronze with China.[64][3] |
| 2025 | Lima | Gold | Suruchi Phogat | 579 | 17-9 | Defeated China in gold match.[44][70] |
Awards and honors
- 2020: Arjuna Award[71]
