Question

Which Indian female shooter had won the gold medal in individual 10 m air rifle women event at the 2019 ISSF World Cup in New Delhi?
1. Anjum Moudgil
2. Apurvi Chandela
3. Heena Sidhu
4. Manu Bhaker

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Apurvi Chandela

The correct answer is Apurvi Chandela.

• Apurvi Chandela became the world number one in women’s 10m Air Rifle category in the 2019 ISSF World Cup.
• She is an Indian athlete who competes in the event of 10-metre air rifle sport shooting.
• She belongs to Rajasthan state.
• She was awarded the Arjuna awards 2016.
• Her Achievements:
  • 2019 ISSF World Cup - Gold
  • 2014 Commonwealth Games - Gold
  • 2015 World Cup Final - Silver
  • She will be representing India again at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

• Shooting:
  • It is an important Olympic sport in India.
  • Some of the most prominent Indian shooters include Abhinav Bindra, Jitu Rai, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Vijay Kumar, Apurvi Chandela, Anjali Bhagwat, and many others.
  • Chandro Tomar and Prakashi Tomar are the oldest and second oldest most acclaimed international female veteran shooters from India.