Personal information | |
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Nationality | Indian |
Born | 23 October 2000 |
Height | 155cm(5ft 1in) |
Weight | 52 Kg |
Sport | |
Country | India |
Sport | Shooting |
Event(s) | 50m 3Position, Air rifle |
University team | Panjab University |
Team | Indian team |
Coached by | Pankaj Podder |
Ayushi Podder (born 23 October 2000) is an Indian sport shooter. She is from Sheoraphuli, Hooghly, West Bengal.[1][2][3]
Ayushi Podder was born on 23 October 2000 and is currently ranked India seeded 2 in 50m 3position Rifle category in senior division by National Rifle Association of India.[3][4] Aged 13, Podder underwent training along her father Pankaj Podder at Serampore Rifle Club[5].In 2014, She played her very first Junior Nationals at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, Delhi.[6] Since then Ayushi is getting trained at her father's own club Bullseye Shooting Academy.[3]
Podder won National and International titles at various events. [which?] She bagged a silver medal home in 62nd National Shooting Championship in 50m.3position in Juniors and two gold medals in 10 m Air Rifle team event in Juniors and Youth held at Trivandrum, Kerala.[7]
At present, Podder is sponsored by Sony Pictures Network and widely supported by Lakshay Sports Foundation.[8][9][10]