Ayushi Podder

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Ayushi Podder
Personal information
NationalityIndian
Born (2000-10-23) 23 October 2000 (age 24)
Height155cm(5ft 1in)
Weight52 Kg
Sport
Country India
Sport Shooting
Event(s)50m 3Position, Air rifle
University teamPanjab University
TeamIndian team
Coached by Pankaj Podder
Medal record
Women's shooting
Representing Flag of India.svg  India
Asian Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Changwon 50 m rifle 3 positions team

Ayushi Podder (born 23 October 2000) is an Indian sport shooter. She is from Sheoraphuli, Hooghly, West Bengal. [1] [2] [3]

Biography

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]

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