India’s three medals at the Paris Olympics have come from shooters, who are excelling in the event with their precision and persistence. Maheshwari Chauhan is also competing in the women’s skeet event. In the qualification round, she finished in eighth position, raising hopes for another medal.
Who is Maheshwari Chauhan?
Rajasthan-born Maheshwari Chauhan is an Indian sport shooter. He was born on July 4, 1996. Chauhan was the first person from India to win a medal in the women’s skeet at a global competition. Vikram Singh Chopra, the national coach, oversaw her training.
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The 7th Asian Championship Shotgun in Astana, Kazakhstan, the 21-year-old took home the bronze medal. At the event, India took home two gold, one silver, and three bronze medals. Along with her fellow countrymen Rashmi Rathore and Saniya Shaikh, the youthful shooter also helped her nation to the silver team. With a combined score of 190, the trio of Indian women almost missed out on gold medallists China, who scored 195.
Maheshwari Chauhan’s family
Chauhan was born in Siana, located in the Jalore district of Rajasthan. She completed her education at Lady Shri Ram College in Delhi. Supported by the sports NGO Olympic Gold Quest, Chauhan began shooting for fun with her grandfather Ganpat Singh, her father Pradeep Singh, and her brother Daksheshwar Singh at their private range in Siana. She married hotelier Adhiraj Singh in 2023.
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