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General Interest | |
| Hobbies | Reading, watching movies, golf, billiards, tennis. (deccanchronicle.com, 10 Jan 2016) |
| Famous relatives | His father Gurbir Singh and uncle Randhir Singh have both represented India in shooting, and were part of the team that won bronze in the trap team event at the 1982 Asian Games in Delhi, India. His grandfather Karni Singh, the Maharaja of Bikaner, was one of the pioneers of shooting in India. (SportsDeskOnline, 18 Apr 2018; india.com, 17 Jul 2012; delhispider.com, 27 Aug 2010) |
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| Why this sport? | He was inspired to take up shooting by his family, especially his father Gurbir Singh, who represented India in the sport. |
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| Most influential person in career | His father Gurbir Singh. (indianetzone.com, 29 Mar 2012) |
| Awards and honours | In 2007 he received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award from the government of India. In 1998 he was also presented with the Arjuna Award by the government. (india.com, 17 Jul 2012) |
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| Name of coach | Marcello Dradi [national], ITA |
| Handedness | Right eye, right hand |
| When and where did you begin this sport? | He took up shooting in 1992, and began competing in 1994. |
Further Personal Information | |
| Languages | English |
| Family | Son Ameir |
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| Sporting philosophy / motto | "In shooting one simply tries to shoot their own target and then the score speaks for itself." (ibnlive.in.com, 17 Apr 2014) |
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| Residence | India |
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| Memorable sporting achievement | Winning gold in trap at the 2006 World Championships in Zagreb, Croatia. (deccanchronicle.com, 10 Jan 2016) |
| Hero / Idol | His father and Indian shooter Gurbir Singh. (deccanchronicle.com, 10 Jan 2016) |
Further Personal Information | |
| Occupation | Athlete |