Anu Tomar
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| File:Anu tomar medal pic.jpg International Shooter Anu Tomar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | November 6, 1989 Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Shooting | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 50m Rifle 3 Positions, 50m Rifle Prone, 10m Air Rifle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Anu Tomar (born 6 November 1989) is an Indian international sport shooter from Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh. She is a descendant of the 1857 revolutionary Baba Shahmal.[1]
Career
Anu Tomar has been a competitive sport shooter representing India in international events for over a decade. Her career is highlighted by significant achievements in continental championships and national records:
- National Record & Early Success (2003–2008): As a junior shooter, she set a new National Record in the 50m Rifle event with a score of 574/600, surpassing the previous record of 573. Her early career and national achievements were covered by major national dailies including The Hindu, The Times of India, and DNA (Daily News & Analysis).[2][3]
- Asian Shooting Championships (2007): Representing the Indian national team in Kuwait, she won a Gold medal in the 50m Rifle Prone Team (Junior) event and a Silver medal in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Team (Junior) event. Her performance was a notable contribution to India's medal tally at the championships.[4]
- Honors & Recognition (2008): Following her success at the Asian Championships, she was formally honored by the Baghpat Rifle Club for her contributions to international shooting, recognizing her as a prominent talent from the region.
- Professional Training & Dedication (2011): To maintain international training standards, she established a private shooting range at her residence in 2011. This move was highlighted by regional media as a testament to her dedication to the sport.
- International Participation (2014): She continued her international success by winning multiple medals representing India at the Indo-Bhutan Shooting Championship in Thimphu, competing in both individual and team categories.
- National Games of India (2015): Representing her state, she secured a Gold medal in the 50m Rifle Prone Team event during the National Games held in Kerala.[5]
Her professional scores and international participation are officially documented by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).[6]
References
- ↑ "Shooter Anu Tomar brings laurels to Baghpat". Amar Ujala.
- ↑ Antao, Kevin (2008-01-05). "Rachna upsets the odds, bags gold". The Times of India (Ahmedabad).
- ↑ "Shwetlana steals the show". The Hindu. 2003-08-24. p. 17.
- ↑ "Army shooters dominate". The Telegraph. 2007-12-14.
- ↑ "Shooter Anu Tomar brings laurels to Baghpat". Amar Ujala. 2015-02-12.
- ↑ "ISSF Athlete Profile: Anu Tomar". ISSF-sports.org.
External links
Category:Indian female sport shooters Category:Living people Category:1989 births
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