Anjum Moudgil

Anjum Moudgil (born 5 January 1994) is an Indian sport shooter. She is from Chandigarh and represents Punjab.[2][3][4][5] She is supported by GoSports Foundation through the Rahul Dravid Athlete Mentorship Programme.[6][7]

Anjum Moudgil
Anjum Moudgil at the 12th South Asian Games in 2016
Personal information
Birth nameAnjum Moudgil
NationalityIndian
Born (1994-01-05) 5 January 1994[1]
Chandigarh, India[1]
Height165 cm (5 ft 5 in)[1]
Weight69 kg (152 lb)[1]
Spouse(s)Ankush Bhardwaj
Sport
Country India
SportShooting
Event(s)Air rifle
University teamPanjab University
TeamIndian Team
Coached byDeepali Deshpande[1]
Achievements and titles
Highest world rankingWorld Number 1 (10m air rifle)(July 2022)
Medal record
Women's shooting
Representing  India
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2018 Changwon10 m air rifle
Silver medal – second place2018 Changwon10 m team air rifle
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place2018 Gold Coast50 m rifle 3 positions
Commonwealth Shooting Championships
Silver medal – second place2017 Brisbane10 m air rifle
Bronze medal – third place2017 Brisbane50 m rifle prone

Early life

Anjum took up shooting while studying in Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School in Chandigarh.[8] She completed her graduation and post graduation in humanities from DAV College, Chandigarh.[9] She completed her Masters in sports psychology. She is an avid abstract artist and has sold many of her artworks.

She became a Sub Inspector (SI) with Punjab Police, India.

Career

At the ISSF World Championship in Changwon, Anjum Moudgil won a Silver medal in the women's 10m air rifle event.[10]

The 24 years old shooter, shot a total of 248.4 in the eight-women final to open the Indian senior squad's medal account in the prestigious tournament.[11]

2016

She took 9th Position at the 2016 World Cup, Munich and silver medal in World University Championship. She took gold in South Asian Games.

2017

She won the silver medal in 10m Air Rifle Sardar Sajjan Singh Sethi Memorial Masters.

2018

She won a silver medal in the women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions (3P) event at the ISSF World Cup in Mexico. At the Commonwealth Games (CWG) she secured the silver medal, scoring 455.7 points, achieving 151.9 in kneeling and 157.1 in prone. In the qualification round, she broke the CWG Qualifying record by a significant margin. Moudgil scored 589 (196 in kneeling, 199 in prone and 194 in standing).

2019

On 1 May 2019, Anjum claimed the world number 2 spot in women's 10m Air Rifle ISSF rankings.[12][13][3] She was India's No. 1 in Women’s 50m 3P.

Awards

Anjum is one of 19 athletes picked up by the selection committee for the Arjuna Award year 2019.[14]

References
  1. "Anjum Moudgil". Gold Coast 2018. Archived from the original on 16 April 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  2. "Shooting World Cup: Anjum Moudgil wins silver in women's Rifle 3 Positions". The Times of India. 9 March 2018. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
  3. "With bullets and paintbrush, shooter Anjum Moudgil finds her range and canvas". Andrew Amsan. Indian Express. 17 March 2018. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
  4. "After shooting silver, Anjum says Haryana,Chandigarh did not back her". Kartik Sood. The Times of India. 10 March 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  5. "CWG 2018: Complete list of India's gold medalist from 21st Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast". Times Now. 15 April 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  6. Saini, Abhishek (20 July 2021). "Who is Anjum Moudgil? Age, Records, Biography, Medals, Olympic performances". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  7. "Firstpost Masterclass: Anjum Moudgil dissects 50m rifle 3P, the marathon of shooting events". Firstpost. 20 August 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  8. "Shooter of the week aiming high". The Times of India. 24 March 2011. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
  9. "4 DAV College-10 shooters all set for World Cup". Hindustan Times. 5 August 2015. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
  10. "Shooting World Cup 2021: India settle for silver in women's 50m rifle 3 positions team event". India Today. 25 March 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  11. "Shooters Anjum Moudgil, Apurvi Chandela secure Olympic quotas for India". India Today. 3 September 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  12. "Apurvi Chandela Becomes World No.1 in 10m Air Rifle ISSF Rankings". News18. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
  13. "CWG 2018: Tejaswini Sawant shoots gold, Anjum Moudgil bags silver as India dominate in shooting". www.livemint.com. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
  14. "Shooter Anjum elated over Arjuna honour". Tribune. 18 August 2019. Retrieved 12 December 2019.


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