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Shooting · Rajasthan

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

First Indian to win an individual Olympic silver medal (Double Trap, Athens 2004). Served as Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports (2017–2019), and was appointed a Cabinet Minister in the Rajasthan state government in December 2023.

Profile details

Born
29 Jan 1970
Birthplace
Jaisalmer
State listed
Rajasthan
Sport
Shooting
Discipline
Precision
Category
Men
Status
Active
Last reviewed
15 Sep 2026

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Honours & Awards

  • ▸Olympic Silver Athens 2004 (Double Trap)
  • ▸CWG Gold
  • ▸Cabinet Minister, Government of Rajasthan (from December 2023)
  • ▸Arjuna Award
  • ▸Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
  • ▸Padma Shri

Competition Appearances

6 recorded appearances, most significant first.

  • ·2008 Summer Olympics
  • ·2004 Summer Olympics – men's double trap
  • ·2006 Asian Games
  • ·2002 Asian Games
  • ·1998 Asian Games
  • ·2006 Commonwealth Games

Career Timeline

  1. 2004Olympic Silver Athens 2004 (Double Trap)
  2. 2023Cabinet Minister, Government of Rajasthan (from December 2023)
  3. 1998Competed at 1998 Asian Games
  4. 2002Competed at 2002 Asian Games
  5. 2004Competed at shooting at the 2004 Summer Olympics – men's double trap
  6. 2006Competed at 2006 Asian Games
  7. 2006Competed at 2006 Commonwealth Games
  8. 2008Competed at 2008 Summer Olympics

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About

First Indian to win an individual Olympic silver medal (Double Trap, Athens 2004). Served as Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports (2017–2019), and was appointed a Cabinet Minister in the Rajasthan state government in December 2023.

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