Jitu Rai

Shooter, Army Service

Indian Sankhuwasabha District, Nepal

Quick Info

ProfessionShooter, Army Service
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth26/08/1987
Age38 years
BirthplaceSankhuwasabha District, Nepal

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Physical Stats & More

Height5' 4"
Weight56 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolNot Known
CollegeDevi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore, Madhya Pradesh

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
EthnicityNepalese

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

Father(Served Indian Army, Died in 2006)
Mother(Farmer)
SiblingsJitu is 4th among 5 siblings

Career

Shooting
Turned Pro2014
Current teamIndian Shooting
Coach/MentorGarvaraj Rai (in Lucknow)
Records/Achievements
  • He won 3 medals in ISSF World Cup (2014) and was ranked no. 1 shooter in the world in 10-metre air pistol.
  • He won a gold medal in 2014 Commonwealth Games scoring 194.1 points, a world record.
  • He won a gold medal in 2014 Asian Games in 50m pistol category.
  • On 24 October 2017, Jitu Rai and Heena Sidhu won the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event gold at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range.
  • On 9 April 2018, he won a gold in men's 10m air pistol event and made a new Commonwealth Games record.
  • He won a silver medal in the 50m pistol event at the 2014 ISSF World Championships in Granada, Spain, securing an Olympic quota.
  • He earned a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol event at the 2015 ISSF World Cup.
Career Turning PointIn 2014, when he won 3 medals in ISSF World Cup (2014)
Awards
  • 2020: Padma Shri
  • 2016: Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He was a farmer in his village before joining the Indian Army.
2. His father passed away in 2006.
3. He is currently serving in the Indian Army as a Naib-Subedar in the "11 Gorkha Rifles" regiment.
4. He enlisted in the Indian Army in 2006 and rose through the ranks due to his shooting accomplishments.
5. In 2010, he experienced a performance decline and was returned to his unit from AMU, Mhow (Indore) for training, but later recommenced training after improved performances.
6. He holds the rank of Honorary Captain in the Indian Army.
7. He represented India at the 2016 Rio Olympics in 10m air pistol and 50m pistol events.
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