Overview
Ashi Chouksey is an Indian sport shooter who competes in rifle events. She is among the younger generation of Indian shooters who have come up through the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) pathway and have featured in domestic and international competitions representing India.
Key facts
| Name | Ashi Chouksey |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Sport | Shooting |
| Discipline | Rifle |
| Governing body | National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) |
Background
Sport shooting in India is administered by the National Rifle Association of India, which is affiliated with the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF). Indian shooters typically progress through state associations and national selection trials before being considered for the senior, junior or youth national squads. Ashi Chouksey is part of this competitive structure, contesting rifle events at national and international levels.
Career
Chouksey competes in rifle shooting events held under ISSF rules, which include the 50 m rifle 3 positions and the 10 m air rifle disciplines. Indian rifle shooters of her generation have featured in ISSF World Cups, World Championships and Asian-level competitions, with selection determined through national trials organised by the NRAI.
Significance
The emergence of younger rifle shooters such as Chouksey reflects the broader expansion of competitive shooting in India during the 2010s and 2020s, a period in which the country has consistently produced medal contenders in ISSF events and team competitions.
Related topics
- Shooting sports in India
- National Rifle Association of India
- ISSF World Cup
- 10 metre air rifle
- 50 metre rifle three positions
References
- Wikidata entity: Q122804347
- National Rifle Association of India — official website