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Shivam Thakur
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Born | 29 November 2002, Noida |
| Website | Shivam Thakur |
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| Country | India |
| Sport | Shooting |
Shivam Thakur is an Indian pistol shooter. Originally from Bihar, Shivam hails from Kulehsra (Greater Noida), Uttar Pradesh.[1] Shivam passed his 12th and was previously engaged in cricket and was a part of the Kerala Junior state team. However, because of an injury, Shivam had to leave cricket and he started practicing shooting.[2] Sports minister Kiran Rijiju congratulated Thakur on his win. 'Students Ratna' and 'Khel Gaurav' awards were also announced for Thakur. He is also the founder of School Games and Activity Development Foundation.[3][4]
Awards and Recognition[edit]
- Gold in single 10 meters category at Indo Malaysia Championship (Malaysia) February 2020
- Silver in 10 meters group category at Indo Malaysia Championship (Malaysia)[5] February 2020
- Gold in Junior Shooting Championship (Sri Lanka)[6]
- International Identity Sports Awards September 2019
- Nepal International Gold Medal 2018
- Youth Awards 2016[3]
References[edit]
- ↑ "ग्रेनो के शूटर शिवम को मिलेगा खेल गौरव अवॉर्ड". Navbharat Times (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2020-03-31.
- ↑ "केंद्रीय खेल मंत्री ने ग्रेटर नोएडा निवासी शिवम ठाकुर को स्वर्ण व सिल्वर मेडल जीतने पर दी बधाई". राष्ट्रीय शान ( दैनिक समाचार-पत्र ). Retrieved 2020-03-31.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "शूटर शिवम अगले तीन साल में होने वाली इनकम का 60 प्रतिशत देश को देंगे". Navbharat Times (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2020-04-29.
- ↑ Codingest (2020-04-22). "Shivam Thakur Donate 60% to youths and country development in various fields". unrnews. Retrieved 2020-05-02.
- ↑ "खेल मंत्री किरण रिजिजू ने इस खिलाड़ी को स्टूडेंट्स रत्न व खेल गौरव अवॉर्ड देने की घोषणा, जानिये वजह". Patrika News (in hindi). Retrieved 2020-03-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "UP boy wins gold at shooting championship in Malaysia". Outlooia Inda. Retrieved 2020-03-31.
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