Quick Info
| Profession | Para Sports Shooter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 21/06/1999 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Madhya Pradesh |
Latest News about Rubina Francis
02/01/2025
Rubina Francis was named among the recipients of the Arjuna Award for 2024 following her bronze-medal performance in the Women's 10m Air Pistol SH1 event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. The national honor recognized her historic achievement as India's first woman to win a Paralympic medal in pistol shooting.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname(s) | Palak (called by her parents) |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Khalsa School, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh |
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| College/University | G. S. College of Commerce & Economics, Nagpur, Maharashtra |
Personal Life
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Family
| Father | Simon Francis (Mechanic) |
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| Mother | Sunita Francis (Nurse) |
| Siblings | Brother - Alexander |
Career
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Favourites
| Car Collection | Tata Altroz |
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| Bike Collection | Jawa Perak |
Social Media
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rubina was born with a club foot condition that affected her balance. | |
| 2. She idolizes Gagan Narang, who inspired her to pursue shooting sports. | |
| 3. Her shooting journey began in 2006 during a camp organized by a shooting academy. | |
| 4. Rubina started her formal training in shooting in 2015 at Madhya Pradesh’s Shooting Academy. | |
| 5. Facing financial difficulties, her mother took on a nursing job to support her training. | |
| 6. In 2016, Rubina scored 386 at the nationals, leading to her World Cup selection. | |
| 7. She made a junior world record during her first international final in February 2017. | |
| 8. In 2017, Rubina joined the Gun For Glory Shooting Academy. | |
| 9. JP Nautiyal provided her with special shoes to help her balance while shooting. | |
| 10. She won her first international medal under Jaspal Rana's mentorship. | |
| 11. Rubina placed 7th in the P2 – 10m Air Pistol event at the 2020 Paralympics. | |
| 12. She secured her quota for the 2024 Paris Paralympics in July 2024, achieving a score of 211.1 at the finals. |