Arjun Singh Cheema

Air-pistol shooter

Indian Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab

Quick Info

ProfessionAir-pistol shooter
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth13/06/2001
Age24 years
BirthplaceMandi Gobindgarh, Punjab

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Bio/Wiki

Arjun Singh Cheema is an Indian air pistol shooter who specializes in the 10m air pistol discipline. He began his professional shooting career in 2015 under the mentorship of coaches Joshi Parvez, Kumar Holinder, and national coach Jaspal Rana. Before transitioning to shooting, he participated in competitive swimming and competed in an International Junior Swimming Championship in Austria.

Physical Stats & More

Height174 cm
Weight79 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

High School - Om Prakash Bansal Model School, Mandi Gobindgarh

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

Grandfather: Sardar Balwinder Singh (represented India in football)
Uncle: Jagwinder Singh Cheema (holds an Asian Junior Powerlifting record)
Uncle: Binnu Dhillon (well-known Punjabi actor)

Career

Shooting
Coach/Mentor
Personal CoachJoshi Parvez and Kumar Holinder
National CoachJaspal Rana
Medals
Gold
  • 2018: World Championships in 50m Pistol Men Junior in Changwon
  • 2018: Two gold medals at the ISSF Junior World Cups in Suhl and Sydney
  • 2019: Two gold medals at the 52nd ISSF World Championship Junior Men 50m Pistol in Korea
  • 2021: World Championships in 50m Pistol Men Junior in Lima
  • 2022: Asian Games 10m Air Pistol Men in Hangzhou, China
  • 2023: Asian Games 10m Air Pistol Men in Hangzhou, China
  • 2022: Asian Games 10m Air Pistol Men Team in Hangzhou, China
  • 2023: Asian Games 10m Air Pistol Men Team in Hangzhou, China
Silver2018: Asian Championships in 10m Air Pistol Men Junior in Kuwait City
Bronze
  • 2018: World Championships 10m Air Pistol Men Junior in Changwon
  • 2019: Asian Championships 50m Pistol Men in Doha
Start of Competing2015
Olympic Participation2024 Summer Olympics - Paris: Competed in 10m Air Pistol Men (18th place) and 10m Air Pistol Men Team Mixed (10th place)
Notable Achievements
  • 2021: Scored 549 points out of 600 in 50m pistol event with teammates Shaurya Sarin and Ajinkya Chavan
  • 2022: Won national men's 50m pistol selection trials at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range
  • 2024: Finished first in 10m air pistol event at Olympic Shooting trials in April

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Arjun Singh Cheema is an Indian athlete specializing in the 10m air pistol discipline.
2. He was part of the Indian shooting team that clinched a gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
3. Arjun is the nephew of the well-known Punjabi actor Binnu Dhillon.
4. Guided by coaches Joshi Parvez, Kumar Holinder, and Jaspal Rana, he began his professional career in 2015.
5. In 2021, Arjun, Shaurya Sarin, and Ajinkya Chavan collectively scored 549 points in the 50m pistol event.
6. Arjun won the national men's 50m pistol selection trials held at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in 2022.
7. At the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2023, Arjun and team secured the gold in the 10m air pistol team event with notable performances.
8. Arjun is dedicated to maintaining his fitness with a strict workout routine.
9. He enjoys swimming during his leisure time.
10. His father accompanied him to all his national tournaments.
11. Arjun's uncle, Jagwinder Singh Cheema, holds an Asian junior powerlifting record.
12. His grandfather, Sardar Balwinder Singh, represented India in football.
13. Before becoming a professional shooter, he participated in competitive swimming and competed in an International Junior Swimming Championship in Austria.
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