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Jitu Rai

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Description: Jitu Rai (born 26 August 1987) is an Indian Army Subedar Major who competes in the 10 metre air pistol and 50 metre pistol events. The Government of India announced the Khel Ratna Award for him in 2016.In 2020, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India.

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About: His early life was spent in a village of Sankhuwa Sabha district of Nepal. He is the fourth brother among five siblings. He is a Subedar Major in the 11 Gorkha Rifles of Indian Army. Rai was born and grew up in Nepal, migrated to India and joined the Army in 2006. He is a naturalized citizen of India.

Achievements:

CompetitionMedalYearLocationEvent
World ChampionshipsSilver2014Granada50 m pistol
World CupSilver2014Munich10 m air pistol
World CupSilver2014Maribor50 m pistol
World CupGold2014Maribor10 m air pistol
Commonwealth GamesGold2014Glasgow50 m pistol
Asian GamesGold2014Incheon50 m pistol
Asian GamesBronze2014Incheon10 m air pistol team
World CupBronze2015Changwon10 m air pistol
World CupGold2017New Delhi10 m air pistol mixed team
Commonwealth ChampionshipsBronze2017Brisbane10 m air pistol
Commonwealth ChampionshipsBronze2017Brisbane50 m pistol
World CupBronze2018Mexico10 m air pistol
Commonwealth GamesGold2018Gold Coast10 m air pistol

Rank in India: 1

Social Media Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiturai_official/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JituRai.OGQ/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JituRai

Country: India

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