Anhad Jawanda is an Indian sport shooter who competes in rifle shooting events. He is part of the cohort of young Indian shooters who have represented the country in junior and senior international competitions organised under the framework of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) and the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).
Key facts
| Name | Anhad Jawanda |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Shooting |
| Discipline | Rifle |
| National federation | National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) |
Background
Shooting in India is governed by the National Rifle Association of India, which selects shooters for international events sanctioned by the ISSF, the Asian Shooting Confederation, and the Commonwealth Shooting Federation. Indian rifle shooters typically progress through state-level championships and the NRAI National Shooting Championship before earning selection to national squads.
Career
Jawanda has featured in domestic Indian rifle shooting circuits and has been listed among Indian sportspersons recognised in international shooting databases. Detailed event-by-event records are maintained by the NRAI and the ISSF.
Significance
Indian rifle shooting has emerged as one of the country's strongest Olympic disciplines since the 2000s, with shooters such as Abhinav Bindra, Gagan Narang, and more recently a generation of junior world medallists raising the international profile of the sport. Athletes like Jawanda form part of the wider competitive base that supports India's continued performance in rifle events.
Related topics
- National Rifle Association of India
- Shooting sports in India
- ISSF World Cup
- Commonwealth Shooting Championships
- India at the Asian Games
References
- Wikidata: Q48471973
- National Rifle Association of India — official records
- International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) — athlete database