Quick Info
| Profession | Archer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/03/2004 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Birthplace | Buldana, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Prathamesh Jawkar
02/04/2026
Prathamesh Jawkar was reported to have made a bold switch from compound to recurve archery in late 2024 to improve his chances of qualifying for the LA 2028 Olympics. The move was part of his long-term Olympic strategy after compound archery was left out of the Games program.
25/03/2025
World Archery covered Prathamesh Jawkar’s attempt to chase Olympic success in recurve after previously excelling in compound archery. The report noted that he had shifted disciplines to target a place at the LA 2028 Olympics.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Prathamesh Samadhan Jawkar |
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| Nickname | Pratham |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | He completed his schooling at Prabodhan Vidhyalaya, Buldana. Currently pursuing BSc Zoology. |
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Personal Life
| Age (as of 2022) | 19 Years |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobby | Photography |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Name not known |
Family
| Father | Samadhan Jawkar (Private employee) |
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| Mother | Name |
Career
| Archery Coach | Chandrakant Ilag |
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| Medals |
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| Archery Type | Compound Bow |
| Started Archery | Age 12 |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/prathamesh_jawka/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Prathamesh Jawkar, an Indian archer, has competed in numerous international tournaments for India and represented Maharashtra in national archery championships. | |
| 2. He started practicing archery at the age of twelve and excelled in the sport over time. | |
| 3. In 2019, he secured the sixth position in the 3rd ISSF International Solidarity Archery Championships in Bangladesh. | |
| 4. In 2022, he achieved the fourth position in the Phuket 2022 Asia Cup leg 1 in Thailand. | |
| 5. In 2023, he attained the seventh position in the Antalya 2023 Hyundai Archery World Cup Stage 1 in Turkey. | |
| 6. During the Shanghai 2023 Hyundai Archery World Cup Stage 2, he became the World Champion by defeating Mike Schloesser from the Netherlands with a score of 149-148. | |
| 7. He started practicing archery at the age of twelve under coach Chandrakant Ilag, a retired army and police officer. | |
| 8. He has used prize money from World Cup victories to repay loans taken by his father. | |
| 9. He manages both archery training and college academics simultaneously. | |
| 10. Compound archery did not make it to the LA Olympics, limiting his Olympic prospects in his primary discipline. | |
| 11. In late 2024, he switched from compound to recurve archery to pursue Olympic qualification for LA 2028, but returned to compound in 2025 after compound was added to the program. | |
| 12. He idolises swimmer Michael Phelps. | |
| 13. He is the second Indian male athlete to win a silver medal at the Archery World Cup Final. |