Rahi Sarnobat

Athlete

Indian Kolhapur, Maharashtra

Quick Info

ProfessionAthlete
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth30/10/1990
Age35 years
BirthplaceKolhapur, Maharashtra

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameRahi Jeevan Sarnobat
NicknameGolden Girl
Zodiac sign/Sun signScorpio

Physical Stats & More

Height157 cm
Weight80 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolUsharaje High School, Kolhapur
College/University
  • Vivekanand College, Kolhapur
  • Shiva Chattrapati Sports Complex, Pune
  • Balewadi Shooting Range, Pune

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Doing Yoga
  • Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherJeevan Sarnobat
MotherPrabha Sarnobat

Career

Achievements
  • First Indian pistol shooter to win a gold medal in a world cup
  • Won gold in 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in 2013
  • Secured gold in women’s 25-meter pistol at the 2014 Commonwealth Games
  • Won gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi (individual silver and pairs gold with Anisa Sayyed)
  • Won gold in 25m pistol at ISSF World Cup Munich 2019, qualifying for Tokyo Olympics
  • Won gold in 25m pistol at ISSF World Cup Osijek, Croatia 2021
  • Won gold medal in women’s 25m pistol at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta Palembang
  • Won bronze medal in 25m pistol team event at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon with Anisa Sayyed and Heena Sidhu

Favourites

Food
  • Vada Pav
  • Chakkli
TV ShowsBade Acche Lagte Hain
ShooterTejaswini Sawant

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. In 2007, she made shooting her career choice.
2. She won her first gold medal at the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games in Pune, India.
3. In the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India, she achieved two gold medals.
4. She enlisted Munkhbayar Dorjsuren for training.
5. She became the first Indian woman to secure a gold medal at the 2018 Jakarta Palembang in the Women’s 25-meter pistol event.
6. First Indian woman to compete in the 25m pistol event at the Olympics, finishing 19th at London 2012.
7. Competed in the 25m pistol event at Tokyo 2020 Olympics, finishing 32nd.
8. Received the Arjuna Award in 2018.
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