Heena Sidhu

Indian sport shooter

Indian Ludhiana, Punjab, India

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Quick Info

ProfessionIndian sport shooter
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth29/08/1989
Age36 years
BirthplaceLudhiana, Punjab, India

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Physical Stats & More

Height163 cm
Weight51 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeNot Known
EducationBachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Personal Life

SchoolYadavindra Public School, Patiala, India
ReligionSikhism
EthnicityPunjabi
Hobbies
  • Painting
  • Sketching
  • Cooking

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
HusbandRonak Pandit, Pistol Shooter (married 7 February 2013)
Children
DaughterNone
SonNone

Family

FatherRajbir Sidhu (National Shooter)
MotherRominder Kaur Sidhu
Siblings
BrotherKaranbir Sidhu (younger brother)
SisterNot Known

Career

DebutIn 2010, at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China.
Coach/MentorRonak Pandit (her husband)
Achievements/Records
  • On 7 April 2014, she became the first Indian Pistol Shooter to be ranked World No.1.
  • In the 2013 ISS World Cup, she won a Gold medal.
  • On 24 October 2017, Heena Sidhu and Jitu Rai won the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event gold at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range.
  • On 10 April 2017, she won a gold medal in the women's 25m pistol event and broke the Commonwealth Games record of 38 points.
  • Won a Bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Games in Women's 10 metre air pistol.
  • In the 2013 ISSF World Cup Finals, she won a Gold medal in the 10m air pistol event.
  • Competed for India at the 2012 London Olympics, placing 12th in the 10m air pistol event.
  • Competed for India at the 2016 Rio Olympics, placing 14th in 10m air pistol and 20th in 25m pistol events.
  • Won two gold medals and two silver medals at the Commonwealth Games.
Career Turning PointIn 2010, when she won a silver at the Asian Games held in Guangzhou, China.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Heena Sidhu comes from a family of shooters.
2. Her father, Rajbir Sidhu, is a former National Shooter.
3. Her brother, Karanbir Sidhu, has represented India in Shooting.
4. Heena's uncle, Inderjit Sidhu, is a professional gun-smith and gun-customizer.
5. Her husband, Ronak Pandit, is a pistol shooter.
6. In 2014, Heena Sidhu received the Arjuna Award from the President of India.
7. She is one of the few Indian shooters to win a Gold medal in World Cup Finals, achieved in 2013.
8. She was the first Indian shooter to appear on the ISSF magazine cover.
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