Bhagirath Samai is an Indian sport shooter. He has represented India in competitive shooting events and is recognised among the country's pool of marksmen who participate in national and international rifle and pistol competitions governed by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).
| Name | Bhagirath Samai |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Shooting |
| Discipline | Sport shooting |
| Country represented | India |
Sport shooting in India is administered by the National Rifle Association of India, which is affiliated to the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF). Indian shooters compete across rifle, pistol and shotgun disciplines at events including the National Shooting Championship, the Asian Championships, the Commonwealth Games, the Asian Games and ISSF World Cups. Samai is part of this broader community of Indian competitive shooters.
Samai competes as a sport shooter at the national level in India. Detailed records of his event-wise performances and rankings are maintained by the NRAI and associated state-level shooting associations.
Indian shooting has emerged as one of the country's strongest Olympic sports since the early 2000s, producing medallists at the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games and Asian Games. Athletes such as Samai contribute to the depth of the national shooting circuit, from which India draws its representatives for international competitions.