Quick Info
| Profession | Shotgun Skeet Shooter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/11/1975 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Khurja, Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh |
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Bio/Wiki
| Other name | Mairaj Ahmad Khan Oly |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 81 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Post Graduation |
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Personal Life
| College/University | Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi |
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| Religion | Islam |
| Caste | Sunni |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Late Ilyas Ahmed Khan (state-level trap shooter and businessman) |
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| Mother | Farrukh Ilyas |
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| Spouse | Zarah Ali Khan (Aviation Professional) |
Career
| International Debut | ISSF World Cup in Lonato, Italy (2003) |
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| Club | National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) |
| Master Eye | Right |
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| Olympics | Rio 2016 (9th place), Tokyo 2021 (25th place) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Mairaj Ahmad Khan aspired to be a cricketer in school and college. | |
| 2. He began professional shooting training in 1998. | |
| 3. Mairaj Ahmad Khan is currently writing his autobiography 'Hard Target.' | |
| 4. His admiration is for Swiss tennis star Roger Federer. | |
| 5. He intends to mentor young shooters via his NGO called ‘MAK Shooting Foundation.’ | |
| 6. In 2021, he received his first COVID-19 vaccine shot in Italy while preparing for the Tokyo Olympics. | |
| 7. He comes from an affluent Kheshgi Pathan family. | |
| 8. Almost quit shooting after his father's death in 2021 but made a comeback to win gold in 2022. |