Rahi Sarnobat (Indian Athlete) Age, Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Athlete
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	30/10/1990
Age	35 years
Birthplace	Kolhapur, Maharashtra

Latest News about Rahi Sarnobat

2025

Rahi Sarnobat made a triumphant comeback after battling a serious health issue to win the gold medal in the women's 25m air pistol event at the National Games 2025 in Dehradun, marking her first major title since her health struggle [1].

2025

Former Asian Games champion Rahi Sarnobat secured the top position in the women's 25m pistol T4 finals at the National Selection Trials 4 in Dehradun with 37 hits, defeating two-time Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker who took silver with 35 hits [2].

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Rahi Jeevan Sarnobat
Nickname	Golden Girl
Zodiac sign/Sun sign	Scorpio

Physical Stats & More

Height	157 cm
Weight	80 kg
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

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

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism
Hobbies	Reading Doing Yoga Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Unmarried

Family

Father	Jeevan Sarnobat
Mother	Prabha 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 Won gold medal in women's 25m air pistol at the National Games 2025 in Dehradun after battling serious health issues Won the women's 25m pistol T4 finals at the National Selection Trials 4 in Dehradun with 37 hits, finishing ahead of Manu Bhaker

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
Won gold medal in women's 25m air pistol at the National Games 2025 in Dehradun after battling serious health issues
Won the women's 25m pistol T4 finals at the National Selection Trials 4 in Dehradun with 37 hits, finishing ahead of Manu Bhaker

Favourites

Food	Vada Pav Chakkli
TV Shows	Bade Acche Lagte Hain
Shooter	Tejaswini 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.

Rahi Sarnobat Athlete Indian Kolhapur, Maharashtra