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Shooting · India

Jitu Rai

Jitu Rai (born 26 August 1987) is an Indian Army Subedar Major who competes in the 10 metre air pistol and 50 metre pistol events. The Government of India announced the Khel Ratna Award for him in 2016. In 2020, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India.

Profile details

Born
26 Aug 1989
Birthplace
Sankhuwasabha District
Country
India
Sport
Shooting
Discipline
Precision
Category
Men
Status
Active

District, height, weight, playing style, coach, academy, national ranking and international ranking are not yet recorded for this athlete.

Honours & Awards

  • ▸Arjuna Award
  • ▸CNN-News18 Indian of the Year
  • ▸Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
  • ▸Padma Shri

Competition Appearances

3 recorded appearances, most significant first.

  • ·2016 Summer Olympics
  • ·2018 Commonwealth Games
  • ·2014 Commonwealth Games

Career Timeline

  1. 2014Competed at 2014 Commonwealth Games
  2. 2016Competed at shooting at the 2016 Summer Olympics
  3. 2018Competed at 2018 Commonwealth Games

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About

Jitu Rai (born 26 August 1987) is an Indian Army Subedar Major who competes in the 10 metre air pistol and 50 metre pistol events. The Government of India announced the Khel Ratna Award for him in 2016. In 2020, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India.

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