Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Shooter, Retired Army Personnel |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 29/01/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Chilly |
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| Military Rank | Colonel |
| Olympic Achievement | First individual Olympic silver medalist in shooting for India (post-independence) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | National Defence Academy, Pune |
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| Degree | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Address | C-26, Vaishali Marg, Vaishali Nagar Jaipur, Rajasthan |
Family
| Father | Laxman Singh Rathore (Indian Army Personnel) |
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| Mother | Manju Rathore |
| Sister | Ritu Chohan |
| Spouse | Gayathri Rathore |
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Career
| Shooting |
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| Military Service |
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Favourites
| Politician | Narendra Modi |
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| Authors |
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| Shooter | Abhinav Bindra |
| Gun | Perazzi Italian |
| Destination | Italy |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rajyavardhan comes from a family with a strong sense of discipline. | |
| 2. Since he was young, Rajyavardhan had a passion for shooting. | |
| 3. Despite his proficiency in cricket, he decided to pursue shooting seriously. | |
| 4. Throughout his career in the army and shooting, he has earned numerous medals. | |
| 5. He was honored with the 'Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award' in 2004. | |
| 6. In 2017, he assumed the role of India's sports minister. |