Quick Info
| Profession | Sportsman |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 26/09/2002 |
| Age | 23 years |
| Birthplace | Kashandi, Sonipat, Haryana, India |
Latest News about Anish Bhanwala
20/10/2025
Anish Bhanwala won a silver medal in the men’s 25m rapid fire pistol event at the ISSF World Championships in Cairo. He scored 28 hits in the final, becoming the first Indian individual pistol shooter to win a World Championships medal in an Olympic event. The result also took India’s medal tally at the championships to five.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Anish Bhanwala |
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| Nickname | Anni |
| Famous For | Gold Medal at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm | ||||||
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| Weight | 70 kg | ||||||
| Eye Color | Dark Brown | ||||||
| Hair Color | Black | ||||||
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Theresa's Convent School, Karnal |
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| Educational Qualification | Studying |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Swimming |
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| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Libra |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Jaat |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Jagpal Bhanwala (Advocate) |
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| Mother | Name |
| Siblings | Muskan Bhanwala (Shooter) |
Career
| Club | Haryana Rifle Association |
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| National Coach | Jaspal Rana |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/anish__bhanwala/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/p/Anish-Bhanwala-100057768023204/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Anish Bhanwala, hailing from Karnal, Haryana, is an accomplished Indian shooter. | |
| 2. His interest in shooting was sparked during his participation in modern pentathlon events. | |
| 3. At just 11 years old, he represented India at the U-12 Modern Pentathlon World Championships. | |
| 4. During his school days, his father lent him a pistol to practice at a shooting range in Karnal. | |
| 5. He made headlines in the newspaper for apprehending a thief who had stolen a racing bicycle from his home. | |
| 6. Despite lacking a sports background in his family, his parents fully supported his athletic pursuits. | |
| 7. In 2017, he secured two gold, two silver, and one bronze medal for India at the ISSF Junior World Championship. | |
| 8. Anish made history by clinching a gold medal in the Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Event at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games as the youngest Indian athlete to achieve this feat. | |
| 9. In 2017 ISSF Junior World Championship in Suhl, he set a world record of 579/600 in the 25m Standard Pistol event. | |
| 10. In 2019 ISSF World Cup New Delhi, he set a national record of 588/600 in qualification and finished 5th in finals. | |
| 11. In 2019 65th National Shooting Championship Bhopal, he set a new national record of 590/600. | |
| 12. In 2023 ISSF World Cup Cairo, he won an individual bronze medal in 25m Rapid Fire Pistol. |