Quick Info
| Profession | Sports Shooter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/01/2004 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Birthplace | Ladwa, Haryana |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Ramita Jindal
23/12/2025
Ramita Jindal and Himanshu Dhillon won the 10m air rifle mixed team gold at the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions in Bhopal. They defeated Maharashtra’s Arya Borse and Parth Mane 16–12 in the title match.
29/01/2025
Ramita Jindal led the women’s 10m air rifle qualification at the National Games in Dehradun with a score of 634.9. Her mark was reported as better than several notable international and championship qualification scores, highlighting her strong form ahead of the final.
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Bio/Wiki
| Ramita Jindal is an Indian sport shooter who competes in the 10m air rifle event. | |
| She studied at Hansraj College, University of Delhi. | |
| She is the first Indian female rifle shooter since Suma Shirur (Athens 2004) to make it to an Olympic final. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 158 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Aggarsain Public School, Kurukshetra |
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Personal Life
| Hometown: Ladwa, Haryana | |
| Zodiac sign: Capricorn | |
| Food Habit: Vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Arvind Jindal (advocate and income tax advisor) |
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| Mother | Sonika Jindal (homemaker) |
| Siblings | Younger brother - Pranav Jindal (sports shooter) |
Career
| In the 2024 Olympic Selection Trials, scored 636.4 points in women's 10m air rifle, 0.1 points above the world record. | |
| At the 2024 Paris Olympics, qualified fifth in women's 10m air rifle with 631.5 points and finished seventh in the final with 145.3. | |
| Won silver medal in women's 10m air rifle team event and bronze medal in women's 10m air rifle individual event at the 2023 Asian Games. | |
| Won gold medal in 10m air rifle team event at the 2022 World Cup in Baku and silver medal at the 2022 World Cup in Changwon. | |
| Won gold medals in individual and team events at the 2022 Junior World Championship in Cairo. | |
| Won bronze medal at the 2021 Junior World Championship in Lima. | |
| Won two gold medals at the 2022 International Junior World Cup. | |
| In January 2025, she topped the women’s 10m air rifle qualification at the National Games in Dehradun with a score of 634.9, surpassing several elite international marks. | |
| In December 2025, she won the 10m air rifle mixed team gold at the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions with Himanshu Dhillon. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ramita Jindal is an Indian Air Rifle sports shooter who gained recognition in 2022 for winning a silver and a bronze medal in the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. | |
| 2. She started her sports shooting journey at age 13 while in 8th grade and trained at the Karan Shooting Academy under coach Jagbir Singh before moving to the GFG academy in Chennai. | |
| 3. During her school days, she secured 2nd and 3rd place in district and state-level matches, leading to national competitions. | |
| 4. In 2019, she won a bronze medal in the CBSE National Championship held in Karnal. | |
| 5. Ramita also won a bronze medal at the 2021-22 Junior World Championship in Lima and achieved gold and silver medals at the 2022 International Junior World Cup. | |
| 6. She is a fitness enthusiast who practices breathing exercises and yoga to stay relaxed, crediting psychologist Gayatri Vartak for teaching her techniques. | |
| 7. In 2022, she won two gold medals at the World Championship in Cairo and a gold and a silver medal at different World Cups. | |
| 8. Recognizing her talent, the Government of India included her in the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) in 2023 for support with equipment and testing. | |
| 9. In the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2023, she secured bronze and silver medals in individual and team events respectively in the 10m air rifle discipline. | |
| 10. Ramita Jindal mentioned in an interview that Elavenil Valarivan and Anjum Moudgil inspired her to take up shooting, despite her family not having a sports background. | |
| 11. Ramita also won a bronze medal at the 2021 Junior World Championship in Lima and achieved gold and silver medals at the 2022 International Junior World Cup. | |
| 12. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, she became the second female shooter in 20 years after Manu Bhaker to reach the medal round of an Olympic shooting event. | |
| 13. Ramita Jindal started her sports shooting journey at age 13 while in 8th grade and trained at the Karan Shooting Academy under coach Jagbir Singh before moving to the GFG academy in Chennai. | |
| 14. Ramita Jindal is the first Indian female rifle shooter since her coach Suma Shirur (Athens 2004) to make it to an Olympic final. |
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