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Jitu Rai
Indian sport shooter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jitu Rai (born 26 August 1987) is an Indian Army Subedar Major who competes in the 10 metre air pistol and 50 metre pistol events. The Government of India announced the Khel Ratna Award for him in 2016.[4] In 2020, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India.
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Nationality | Indian |
Born | (1987-08-26) 26 August 1987 (age 36)[1] Sankhuwasabha, Nepal |
Height | 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) |
Weight | 64 kg (141 lb) |
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Unit | 11 Gorkha Rifles |
Awards | Khel Ratna (2016) Padma Shri (2020) |
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Country | India |
Sport | Shooting |
Rank | 3 (10 metre air pistol)[2] 4 (50 metre pistol)[3] |
Event(s) | 10 metre air pistol 50 metre pistol |
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