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{{short description|Indian sport shooter}} | {{short description|Indian sport shooter (born 2000)}} | ||
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| caption = | | caption = Ghosh with her silver medal at the [[2018 Summer Youth Olympics]] | ||
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| nationality = Indian | | nationality = Indian | ||
| national_team = | | national_team = Shooting Team | ||
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| residence = [[Baidyabati]], [[Hooghly district]], | | residence = [[Baidyabati]], [[Hooghly district|Hooghly]], West Bengal, India | ||
| education = [[Techno India Group Public School]], [[Chinsurah, Hooghly]] | | education = [[Techno India Group Public School]], [[Chinsurah, Hooghly]] | ||
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| occupation = Shooter | | occupation = Shooter | ||
| years_active = | | years_active = 2014–present | ||
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| sport = | | sport = [[Shooting sports|shooting]] | ||
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| worlds = Finished at 7 position at the junior shooting competition at [[Czech Republic]] in May 2017.In 2018 ISSF world cup she won 2 Bronze medal. | | worlds = Finished at 7 position at the junior shooting competition at [[Czech Republic]] in May 2017. In 2018, ISSF world cup she won 2 Bronze medal. | ||
| regionals = | | regionals = | ||
| nationals = 2016 | | nationals = 2016: 2 Gold; 7 Silver. 2017: 8 Gold, 3 Bronze. | ||
| olympics = | | olympics = | ||
| paralympics = | | paralympics = | ||
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| medaltemplates= | | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Women's [[Shooting sports|shooting]]}} | ||
{{MedalSport|Women's [[Shooting sports|shooting]]}} | |||
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{{MedalCompetition|[[ISSF World Shooting Championships|World Championships]]}} | {{MedalCompetition|[[ISSF World Shooting Championships|World Championships]]}} | ||
{{MedalSilver|[[2018 ISSF World Shooting Championships|2018 Changwon]]| | {{MedalGold|[[2023 ISSF World Shooting Championships|2023 Baku]]|10m air rifle team}} | ||
{{MedalSilver|[[2018 ISSF World Shooting Championships|2018 Changwon]]|10m air rifle team}} | |||
{{MedalBronze|[[2022 ISSF World Shooting Championships|2022 Cairo]]|10m air rifle team}} | |||
{{MedalBronze|[[2023 ISSF World Shooting Championships|Baku 2023]]|10m air rifle}} | |||
{{MedalCompetition|[[Youth Olympic Games]]}} | {{MedalCompetition|[[Youth Olympic Games]]}} | ||
{{MedalSilver| [[2018 Youth Olympic Games|2018 Buenos Aires]] | [[Shooting at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics – Girls' 10 metre air rifle| | {{MedalSilver| [[2018 Youth Olympic Games|2018 Buenos Aires]] | [[Shooting at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics – Girls' 10 metre air rifle|10m air rifle]]}} | ||
{{MedalCompetition|[[Commonwealth Games]]}} | {{MedalCompetition|[[Commonwealth Games]]}} | ||
{{MedalSilver|[[2018 Commonwealth Games|2018 Gold Coast]]|[[Shooting at the 2018 Commonwealth Games – Women's 10 metre air rifle|10m | {{MedalSilver|[[2018 Commonwealth Games|2018 Gold Coast]]|[[Shooting at the 2018 Commonwealth Games – Women's 10 metre air rifle|10m air rifle]]}} | ||
{{MedalCompetition|[[Asian Games]]}} | |||
{{MedalSilver|[[2022 Asian Games|2022 Hangzhou]]|[[Shooting at the 2022 Asian Games|10m air rifle team]]}} | |||
{{MedalCompetition|[[South Asian Games]]}} | {{MedalCompetition|[[South Asian Games]]}} | ||
{{MedalGold|[[2019 South Asian Games|2019 Kathmandu]]|[[Shooting at the 2019 South Asian Games|10m | {{MedalGold|[[2019 South Asian Games|2019 Kathmandu]]|[[Shooting at the 2019 South Asian Games|10m air rifle]]}} | ||
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'''Mehuli Ghosh''' (born 20 November 2000) is an Indian [[Shooting sports|sport shooter]]. She represents India at international junior shooting championships across the world.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/commonwealth-games/2018-commonwealth-games-know-your-cwg-athlete-mehuli-ghosh/articleshow/63534542.cms | title=2018 Commonwealth Games: Know your CWG athlete: Mehuli Ghosh | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | date=29 March 2018 | access-date=5 April 2018}}</ref> Among 123 competitors, she was the only Indian shooting athlete to reach the finals of the 2018 junior shooting competition held in the [[Czech Republic]]. She | '''Mehuli Ghosh''' (born 20 November 2000) is an Indian [[Shooting sports|sport shooter]]. She represents India at international junior shooting championships across the world.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/commonwealth-games/2018-commonwealth-games-know-your-cwg-athlete-mehuli-ghosh/articleshow/63534542.cms | title=2018 Commonwealth Games: Know your CWG athlete: Mehuli Ghosh | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | date=29 March 2018 | access-date=5 April 2018}}</ref> Among 123 competitors, she was the only Indian shooting athlete to reach the finals of the 2018 junior shooting competition held in the [[Czech Republic]]. She ranked seventh there. In 2018, at the [[XXI Commonwealth Games]] held at [[Gold Coast, Queensland|Gold Coast]], [[Australia]], she won a silver medal in Women's 10m Air Rifle after a shoot-off with [[Martina Veloso]]. {{As of|September 2023|post=,}} she was ranked 36th in the world and 14th in Asia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.issf-sports.org/|title=ISSF – International Shooting Sport Federation – issf-sports.org|website=issf-sports.org|language=en|access-date=22 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.issf-sports.org/competitions/worldranking/complete_ranking_by_event.ashx?evlinkid=AR60W|title=ISSF – International Shooting Sport Federation – issf-sports.org|website=issf-sports.org|language=en|access-date=28 August 2018}}</ref> | ||
==Early career== | ==Early career== | ||
Mehuli joined the Serampore Rifle Club in 2014. She was banned by the club for accidentally hitting a person during practice. | Mehuli joined the [[Serampore]] Rifle Club in 2014. She was banned by the club for accidentally hitting a person during practice. Later, Mehuli was mentored and coached by former Indian Olympic finalist and [[Arjuna Award|Arjuna Awardee]], [[Joydeep Karmakar|Joydeep Karmarkar]]. | ||
She received her training at the Joydeep Karmarkar Shooting Academy. In 2016, she | She received her training at the Joydeep Karmarkar Shooting Academy. In 2016, she qualified for the Indian National Shooting Championships held in [[Pune]]. She received two gold medals and seven silver medals at the national championships. In the 2017 National Championships, Mehuli won eight gold and three bronze medals, and was judged Best Shooter.<ref name="toi2">{{cite web| url=http://timesofindia.com/sports/more-sports/shooting/teenaged-mehuli-shines-in-national-shooting-trials/articleshow/56642537.cms| title=Mehuli Shines in national shooting Trails| newspaper=Times of India| agency=TNN| access-date=9 July 2017| archive-url=https://archive.today/20170709072554/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/shooting/teenaged-mehuli-shines-in-national-shooting-trials/articleshow/56642537.cms| archive-date=9 July 2017| url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
==Professional career== | ==Professional career== | ||
[[File:2018-10-08 Shooting at 2018 Summer Youth Olympics – Girls' 10 metre air rifle (Martin Rulsch) 018.jpg|thumb|left|Mehuli Ghosh during the qualification for the Girls' 10 metre air rifle final at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics.]] | [[File:2018-10-08 Shooting at 2018 Summer Youth Olympics – Girls' 10 metre air rifle (Martin Rulsch) 018.jpg|thumb|left|Mehuli Ghosh during the qualification for the Girls' 10 metre air rifle final at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics.]] | ||
In 2017, she participated at the preparatory junior shooting championship held in the [[Czech Republic]] and finished at the seventh position. She finished in 17th position at the Junior World Shooting Championship held in Germany.<ref name="toi1">{{cite web| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/shooting/shooter-mehuli-finishes-7th-in-czech-meet/articleshow/58861979.cms| title=Shooter Mehuli Finishes at 7th Position in Czech Meet|newspaper=Times of India| agency=Times News Network (TNN)| access-date=9 July 2017| archive-url=https://archive. | In 2017, she participated at the preparatory junior shooting championship held in the [[Czech Republic]] and finished at the seventh position. She finished in 17th position at the Junior World Shooting Championship held in Germany.<ref name="toi1">{{cite web| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/shooting/shooter-mehuli-finishes-7th-in-czech-meet/articleshow/58861979.cms| title=Shooter Mehuli Finishes at 7th Position in Czech Meet|newspaper=Times of India| agency=Times News Network (TNN)| access-date=9 July 2017| archive-url=https://archive.today/20170709062623/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/shooting/shooter-mehuli-finishes-7th-in-czech-meet/articleshow/58861979.cms| archive-date=9 July 2017| url-status=dead}}</ref> Mehuli achieved the title of Asian Champion in December 2017 in [[Wakō, Saitama|Wako]] City, Japan, with an impressive score of 420.1. This remarkable feat also earned her a quota place for the Youth Olympics in 2018. In March 2018, she made history as one of the youngest Indian competitors to win two World Cup medals at the [[International Shooting Sport Federation|ISSF]] [[2018 ISSF World Cup|World Cup]] held in Mexico. During the competition, she even set a new Junior World Record. Mehuli also qualified to participate in the Commonwealth Games in 2018, showcasing her talent on the international stage.<ref name="one">{{cite web | url=http://www.oneindia.com/sports/anish-bhanwala-inspired-me-during-world-championship-mehuli-ghosh-2484063.html| title=Anish Bhanwala Inspired Me During World Championship| access-date=9 July 2017}}</ref> In 2018, at the XXI Commonwealth Games held in Gold Coast, Australia, she won silver in Women's 10m Air Rifle after a shoot-off with [[Martina Veloso]].<ref name="Mehuli Ghosh wins 10m air rifle gold - The Hindu">{{cite web |author1=Press Trust of India |author1-link=Press Trust of India |date=3 December 2019 |title=Mehuli Ghosh wins 10m air rifle gold in SAG, India sweeps all medals |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/shooting/mehuli-ghosh-10m-air-rifle-gold-medal-record-score-south-asian-games/article30149942.ece |url-status= |website=The Hindu}}</ref> In 2019, she won gold at the South Asian Games in Nepal.<ref name="Gosh profile, ISSF">{{Cite web|title=ISSF - International Shooting Sport Federation - issf-sports.org|url=https://www.issf-sports.org/athletes/athlete.ashx?personissfid=SHINDW2011200001|access-date=2021-02-18|website=www.issf-sports.org}}</ref> | ||
Ghosh was award the | Ghosh was award the "Female Young Athlete of the Year" award at the Sportstar Aces Awards in 2020.<ref name="BBC Hindi">{{Cite news|title=मेहुली घोषः गुब्बारे फोड़ने वाली लड़की जो मेडल जीत रही हैं|language=hi|work=BBC News हिंदी|url=https://www.bbc.com/hindi/sport-55857400|access-date=2021-02-18}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Indian female sport shooters]] | [[Category:Indian female sport shooters]] | ||
[[Category:Living people]] | [[Category:Living people]] | ||
[[Category:Sport shooters from West Bengal]] | |||
[[Category:Sportswomen from West Bengal]] | |||
[[Category:Commonwealth Games medallists in shooting]] | [[Category:Commonwealth Games medallists in shooting]] | ||
[[Category:Commonwealth Games silver medallists for India]] | [[Category:Commonwealth Games silver medallists for India]] | ||
[[Category:ISSF rifle shooters]] | [[Category:ISSF rifle shooters]] | ||
[[Category:Shooters at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics]] | [[Category:Shooters at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics]] | ||
[[Category:Medalists at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics]] | |||
[[Category:Shooters at the 2018 Commonwealth Games]] | [[Category:Shooters at the 2018 Commonwealth Games]] | ||
[[Category:South Asian Games gold medalists for India]] | [[Category:South Asian Games gold medalists for India]] | ||
[[Category:South Asian Games medalists in shooting]] | [[Category:South Asian Games medalists in shooting]] | ||
[[Category:Medallists at the 2018 Commonwealth Games]] | |||
[[Category:Shooters at the 2022 Asian Games]] | |||
[[Category:Asian Games medalists in shooting]] | |||
[[Category:Asian Games silver medalists for India]] | |||
[[Category:Medalists at the 2022 Asian Games]] | |||
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| Full name | Mehuli Ghosh | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| National team | Shooting Team | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Citizenship | Indian | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 20 November 2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Education | Techno India Group Public School, Chinsurah, Hooghly | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Shooter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years active | 2014–present | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | shooting | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Air rifle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| World finals | Finished at 7 position at the junior shooting competition at Czech Republic in May 2017. In 2018, ISSF world cup she won 2 Bronze medal. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| National finals | 2016: 2 Gold; 7 Silver. 2017: 8 Gold, 3 Bronze. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mehuli Ghosh (born 20 November 2000) is an Indian sport shooter. She represents India at international junior shooting championships across the world.[1] Among 123 competitors, she was the only Indian shooting athlete to reach the finals of the 2018 junior shooting competition held in the Czech Republic. She ranked seventh there. In 2018, at the XXI Commonwealth Games held at Gold Coast, Australia, she won a silver medal in Women's 10m Air Rifle after a shoot-off with Martina Veloso. As of September 2023,[update] she was ranked 36th in the world and 14th in Asia.[2][3]
Early career[edit | edit source]
Mehuli joined the Serampore Rifle Club in 2014. She was banned by the club for accidentally hitting a person during practice. Later, Mehuli was mentored and coached by former Indian Olympic finalist and Arjuna Awardee, Joydeep Karmarkar.
She received her training at the Joydeep Karmarkar Shooting Academy. In 2016, she qualified for the Indian National Shooting Championships held in Pune. She received two gold medals and seven silver medals at the national championships. In the 2017 National Championships, Mehuli won eight gold and three bronze medals, and was judged Best Shooter.[4]
Professional career[edit | edit source]
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In 2017, she participated at the preparatory junior shooting championship held in the Czech Republic and finished at the seventh position. She finished in 17th position at the Junior World Shooting Championship held in Germany.[5] Mehuli achieved the title of Asian Champion in December 2017 in Wako City, Japan, with an impressive score of 420.1. This remarkable feat also earned her a quota place for the Youth Olympics in 2018. In March 2018, she made history as one of the youngest Indian competitors to win two World Cup medals at the ISSF World Cup held in Mexico. During the competition, she even set a new Junior World Record. Mehuli also qualified to participate in the Commonwealth Games in 2018, showcasing her talent on the international stage.[6] In 2018, at the XXI Commonwealth Games held in Gold Coast, Australia, she won silver in Women's 10m Air Rifle after a shoot-off with Martina Veloso.[7] In 2019, she won gold at the South Asian Games in Nepal.[8]
Ghosh was award the "Female Young Athlete of the Year" award at the Sportstar Aces Awards in 2020.[9]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "2018 Commonwealth Games: Know your CWG athlete: Mehuli Ghosh". The Times of India. 29 March 2018. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ↑ "ISSF – International Shooting Sport Federation – issf-sports.org". issf-sports.org. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ↑ "ISSF – International Shooting Sport Federation – issf-sports.org". issf-sports.org. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
- ↑ "Mehuli Shines in national shooting Trails". Times of India. TNN. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Shooter Mehuli Finishes at 7th Position in Czech Meet". Times of India. Times News Network (TNN). Retrieved 9 July 2017.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Anish Bhanwala Inspired Me During World Championship". Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- ↑ Press Trust of India (3 December 2019). "Mehuli Ghosh wins 10m air rifle gold in SAG, India sweeps all medals". The Hindu.
- ↑ "ISSF - International Shooting Sport Federation - issf-sports.org". www.issf-sports.org. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ↑ "मेहुली घोषः गुब्बारे फोड़ने वाली लड़की जो मेडल जीत रही हैं". BBC News हिंदी (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 18 February 2021.