Anuja Jung is an Indian sport shooter. She has represented India in international shooting competitions and is part of the country's pool of competitive shooters in pistol and rifle disciplines associated with national-level events.
Key facts
| Name | Anuja Jung |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Shooting |
| Country represented | India |
Background
Sport shooting in India is governed by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), which selects athletes for international meets including the ISSF World Cup, the Commonwealth Games, the Asian Games and the Olympic Games. Indian shooters compete in pistol, rifle and shotgun events, and the discipline has emerged as one of the country's strongest medal-winning sports since the 2000s.
Career
Anuja Jung is recognised among Indian sportspersons active in shooting. Detailed event-wise records and medal tallies are maintained by the NRAI and the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).
Significance
Indian women shooters have played a notable role in raising the profile of the sport in the country, with athletes regularly featuring in continental and world-level finals. Anuja Jung's participation contributes to the broader pipeline of competitive shooters representing India.
Related topics
- National Rifle Association of India
- Shooting at the Commonwealth Games
- Shooting sports in India
- ISSF World Cup
- India at the Asian Games
References
- Wikidata: Q4777766
- National Rifle Association of India
- International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)