Shardul Vihan

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Shardul Vihan
Personal information
NationalityIndian
Born (2003-01-11) 11 January 2003 (age 20)
Meerut, India
EducationDayawati Modi Academy, Meerut
Height6’0 ft
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
Sport
CountryIndia
Sport Shooting
Event Double trap, Olympic Trap
Medal record
Representing Flag of India.svg  India
Men's Double Trap, Olympic Trap
World Shotgun Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 Moscow Double Trap Jr Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2018 Changwon Double Trap Sr Team
Asian Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2018 Jakarta Double Trap Sr Men

Shardul Vihan (born 11 January 2003) is an Indian sport shooter. [1] He won the silver medal at the 2018 Asian Games in Men's Double Trap at age 15. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "VIHAN Shardul | Asian Games 2018 Jakarta Palembang". Asian Games 2018 Jakarta Palembang. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
  2. "Asian Games 2018 Highlights: 15-year old Shardul Vihan wins silver in Men's Double Trap". Indian Express. 23 August 2018. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
  3. "15-year-old Shardul Vihan wins double trap silver". ESPN. Retrieved 23 August 2018.