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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. [4]
11 hours ago · Asian Games gold-medallist marksman Jitu Rai, who debunked the myth that a humble background can hinder success at the highest level, has decided to retire from the Indian Army to train young athletes to become world-beaters. Born in the Sankhuwa Sabha district of Nepal, the 36-year-old Khel Ratna and Padma Shri awardee, was the only Indian shooter to win a gold at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, an achievement which helped him rise up the ranks to become Honorary Captain in the Army. ...
9 hours ago · Asian Games gold medallist Jitu Rai has decided to retire from the Indian Army in order to fully focus on training the next generation of Indian shooters and transform them into world beaters. The 36-year-old Khel Ratna and Padma Shri awardee, who was born in the Sankhuwa Sabha district of Nepal and is one of the prime examples of athletes achieving success in the sport of shooting despite coming from a humble background.
11 hours ago · Jitu Rai, a marksman who won gold at the Asian Games, has made the decision to retire from the Indian Army in order to focus on training young athletes to achieve success on the global stage.
6 hours ago · Jitu Rai was a powerful force in the Indian shooting realm; he received several awards, such as gold and bronze, in the 50m and 10m air pistol events, respectively, at the Asian Games.
Jul 29, 2014 · By Sunday night, Jitu Rai simply could not control his excitement. The noisy corridor outside his room, in which he was desperately trying to get some sleep, buzzed with frenzied celebrations as the Indian 10m rife and pistol medallists celebrated their glory.
Jan 16, 2024 · There are no straightforward answers to why Saurabh Chaudhary and Jitu Rai suffered their slumps in form, but there are lessons to be learned as Indian shooting contingent eyes a redemption in Paris.
Mar 29, 2018 · Commonwealth Games 2018: Jitu Rai, who won the gold medal in 50 m pistol category at Commonwealth Games 2018 at Glasglow, is part of India's 15-member men's squad at the upcoming CWG event.
Jitu Rai, peerless as he remains, was confidence personified as he took the gold medal in the men’s 50m free pistol of the 61st National shooting championships at the National Games...
Oct 6, 2016 · Shooter Jitu Rai clinches silver medal in the 50m men's pistol event at the ISSF World Cup, in Bologna, Italy. 29-year-old Jitu Rai notched up a total of 18...
