Quick Info
| Profession | Sport Shooting |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/08/1999 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
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| Elavenil Valarivan is an Indian sport shooter specializing in the 10 m air rifle event. She has represented India at all major international shooting events, including the World Championships, World Cup, Asian Games, Asian Championships, and the 2020 and 2024 Olympics. | |
| Elavenil Valarivan is an Indian sport shooter specializing in the 10 m air rifle event. She has represented India at major international shooting events, including the World Championships, World Cup, Asian Games, Asian Championships, and the 2020 and 2024 Olympics. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 3" |
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| Weight | 54 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Arts in English literature | Bhavan’s RA College of Arts and Commerce |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Valarivan Ruthrapathy (He is a scientist and an alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology, Madras) |
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| Mother | Saroja Valarivan (She is a teacher) |
| Siblings | Brother - Ereivan (a Captain in the Indian Army) |
Career
| 10m Air Rifle Specialist | |
| Two-time Olympian (2020 Tokyo Olympics, 2024 Paris Olympics) | |
| Arjuna Award recipient (2022) | |
| Gold medalist at 2018 ISSF Junior World Cup in Sydney | |
| Gold medalist at 2019 ISSF Junior World Cup in Germany | |
| Gold medalist at 2019 ISSF 10m Air Rifle World Cup in Rio de Janeiro | |
| Gold medalist at 2019 Asian Air Gun Championships |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Elavenil Valarivan is an Indian professional sport shooter. | |
| 2. She won a gold medal at the 2018 ISSF Junior World Cup. | |
| 3. Elavenil was chosen to compete for India in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. | |
| 4. In 2019, she secured a silver medal at the World University Games. | |
| 5. The same year, she won a gold medal at the World Junior World Cup in Germany. | |
| 6. Elavenil also clinched gold at the ISSF 10m Air Rifle World Cup in Rio de Janeiro in 2019. | |
| 7. She finished fourth at the ISSF Shooting World Cup finals in Munich the same year. | |
| 8. Elavenil earned her first individual gold at the Asian Air Gun Championships in 2019. | |
| 9. She transitioned to shooting after being a sprinter and long-distance athlete. | |
| 10. Elavenil's interest in shooting began in 2014, inspired by her cousin. | |
| 11. Her parents supported her career choices, despite being academics. | |
| 12. Balancing studies and shooting, she woke up at 4.30 am daily for training. | |
| 13. Elavenil dedicated her 2019 gold medal to her supportive brother. | |
| 14. Patience and adaptability are key lessons she learned in sports. | |
| 15. Valarivan might indicate a name from her father, grandfather, or ancestor. | |
| 16. Her shooting academy, Gun for Glory, won the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskaar in 2019. | |
| 17. Elavenil's mother praised her work ethic and level-headedness. | |
| 18. She was re-selected for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, postponed due to COVID-19. | |
| 19. Elavenil's interest in shooting began in 2012 at age 13, inspired by her cousin. | |
| 20. She trains under coach Gagan Narang at Gun for Glory Shooting Academy. | |
| 21. She aspires to pursue a Master's degree followed by a PhD in Psychology. |
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