Elavenil Valarivan

Sport Shooting

Indian Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India

Quick Info

ProfessionSport Shooting
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth02/08/1999
Age26 years
BirthplaceCuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India

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Bio/Wiki

Elavenil Valarivan is an Indian sport shooter specializing in the 10 m air rifle event. She has represented India at all major international shooting events, including the World Championships, World Cup, Asian Games, Asian Championships, and the 2020 and 2024 Olympics.

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 3"
Weight54 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherValarivan Ruthrapathy (He is a scientist and an alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology, Madras)
MotherSaroja Valarivan (She is a teacher)
SiblingsBrother - Ereivan (a Captain in the Indian Army)

Career

10m Air Rifle Specialist
Two-time Olympian (2020 Tokyo Olympics, 2024 Paris Olympics)
Arjuna Award recipient (2022)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Elavenil Valarivan is an Indian professional sport shooter.
2. She won a gold medal at the 2018 ISSF Junior World Cup.
3. Elavenil was chosen to compete for India in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
4. In 2019, she secured a silver medal at the World University Games.
5. The same year, she won a gold medal at the World Junior World Cup in Germany.
6. Elavenil also clinched gold at the ISSF 10m Air Rifle World Cup in Rio de Janeiro in 2019.
7. She finished fourth at the ISSF Shooting World Cup finals in Munich the same year.
8. Elavenil earned her first individual gold at the Asian Air Gun Championships in 2019.
9. She transitioned to shooting after being a sprinter and long-distance athlete.
10. Elavenil's interest in shooting began in 2014, inspired by her cousin.
11. Her parents supported her career choices, despite being academics.
12. Balancing studies and shooting, she woke up at 4.30 am daily for training.
13. Elavenil dedicated her 2019 gold medal to her supportive brother.
14. Patience and adaptability are key lessons she learned in sports.
15. Valarivan might indicate a name from her father, grandfather, or ancestor.
16. Her shooting academy, Gun for Glory, won the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskaar in 2019.
17. Elavenil's mother praised her work ethic and level-headedness.
18. She was re-selected for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, postponed due to COVID-19.
19. Elavenil's interest in shooting began in 2012 at age 13, inspired by her cousin.
20. She trains under coach Gagan Narang at Gun for Glory Shooting Academy.
21. She aspires to pursue a Master's degree followed by a PhD in Psychology.
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