Bio/Wiki
Real Name | Anish Bhanwala |
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Nickname | Anni |
Famous For | Gold Medal at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games |
Physical Stats & More
Height | 175 cm | ||||||
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Weight | 70 kg | ||||||
Eye Color | Dark Brown | ||||||
Hair Color | Black | ||||||
Shooting |
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Educational Qualification(s)
School | St. Theresa's Convent School, Karnal |
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College/University | N/A |
Educational Qualification | Studying |
Personal Life
Hobbies | Swimming |
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Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Libra |
Hometown | Karnal, Haryana, India |
Religion | Hinduism |
Caste | Jaat |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Affairs/Girlfriends | None |
Family
Father | Jagpal Bhanwala (Advocate) | ||||
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Mother | Name Not Known | ||||
Siblings |
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Spouse | N/A | ||||
Children | N/A |
Career
Club | Haryana Rifle Association |
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National Coach | Jaspal Rana |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Anish Bhanwala, hailing from Karnal, Haryana, is an accomplished Indian shooter. | |
His interest in shooting was sparked during his participation in modern pentathlon events. | |
At just 11 years old, he represented India at the U-12 Modern Pentathlon World Championships. | |
During his school days, his father lent him a pistol to practice at a shooting range in Karnal. | |
He made headlines in the newspaper for apprehending a thief who had stolen a racing bicycle from his home. | |
Despite lacking a sports background in his family, his parents fully supported his athletic pursuits. | |
In 2017, he secured two gold, two silver, and one bronze medal for India at the ISSF Junior World Championship. | |
Anish made history by clinching a gold medal in the Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Event at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games as the youngest Indian athlete to achieve this feat. |