Quick Info
| Profession | Skeet Shooter |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 29/11/1995 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Chandigarh |
Latest News about Angad Vir Singh Bajwa
07/01/2026
Angad Vir Singh Bajwa, an Asian Games medallist and Tokyo Olympian, officially switched his sporting nationality from India to Canada after receiving clearance from the National Rifle Association of India. The 30-year-old confirmed the decision via a social media post, citing personal roots abroad and improved training stability as key factors. He had considered the switch nearly five years earlier but finalized it now to represent Canada in future international competitions.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Manav Rachna University, Chandigarh |
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| Quit in midway | The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada |
| Degree | BBA |
Personal Life
| School | Sherwood College in Nainital, Uttarakhand |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Gurpal Singh Bajwa (owns a hospitality business in Canada) |
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| Mother | Name |
Career
| 2013 | Milestone: Began competitive shooting |
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| 2015 | Milestone: Won individual gold and team title at Asian Shooting Championships (junior categories) |
| 2018 | Milestone: Won senior gold at Asian Shotgun Championships with a world record 60/60 in the final, India's first continental gold in men's skeet |
| 2019 | Milestone: Won gold at Asian Shooting Championships, securing an Olympic quota for Tokyo 2020 |
| Milestone: Won mixed team silver with Ganemat Sekhon at Asian Shooting Championships | |
| 2020 | Milestone: Competed at Tokyo 2020 Olympics, finishing 18th |
| 2021 | Milestone: Won mixed team and men's team gold medals at ISSF World Cup in New Delhi |
| Milestone: Won men's team bronze at ISSF World Cup in Cairo | |
| 2023 | Milestone: Won men's team bronze at Asian Games in Hangzhou |
| 2026 | Milestone: Switched nationality from India to Canada to represent Canada in international competitions |
Favourites
| Rapper | Drake |
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| Shooting Training Venue | Cyprus |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Angad started pistol shooting as a teenager and then switched to shotgun shooting. | |
| 2. Became the youngest Canadian open champion in 2014. | |
| 3. Decided to stop studying in Canada and returned to India to focus on shooting. | |
| 4. In 2019, he achieved the National Champion title at the National Shotgun Championship. | |
| 5. Angad emphasizes maintaining composure under pressure in competitions. | |
| 6. Continued training during the COVID-19 lockdown at his home range in Chandigarh. | |
| 7. Was chosen for the Olympic quota representing India in skeet shooting at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. | |
| 8. Enjoys playing squash and has two pet dogs as a lover of animals. | |
| 9. Regularly goes to the gym as a fitness enthusiast. | |
| 10. Received recognition from veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan on Facebook for his accomplishments. | |
| 11. Expressed his joy in hearing the national anthem play on the podium. | |
| 12. He was meticulous in documenting technical cues, mental triggers, and competition patterns in a personal notebook. |