Tejaswini SAWANT
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Shooting
Events and Medals
| Sport | Event | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Shooting |
Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions | 1 |
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| Women's 50m Rifle Prone | 2 |
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Tejaswini SAWANT - Records
| Record | Event | Mark | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR | Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions Finals | 457.9 | 13 April, 2018 | Gold Coast (AUS) |
Tejaswini SAWANT - Schedule
| Time | Event | Status | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Thu, 12 Apr
14:00
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Women's 50m Rifle Prone Finals |
Finished |
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Fri, 13 Apr
8:30
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Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions Qualification |
Finished |
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Fri, 13 Apr
11:30
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Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions Finals |
Finished |
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Legend
- GR: Commonwealth Games Record
Biographical Information
Highlights:
| Year | Location | Event | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Delhi, IND | 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women | 9 |
| 2010 | Delhi, IND | Pairs 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women | 3 |
| 2010 | Delhi, IND | 50m Rifle Prone Women | 2 |
| 2010 | Delhi, IND | Pairs 50m Rifle Prone Women | 3 |
| 2006 | Melbourne, AUS | 10m Air Rifle Women | 1 |
| 2006 | Melbourne, AUS | Pairs 10m Air Rifle Women | 1 |
| Year | Location | Event | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Munich, GER | 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women | 60 |
| 2010 | Munich, GER | 50m Rifle Prone Women | 1 |
| 2006 | Zagreb, CRO | 10m Air Rifle Women | 23 |
Previous names: Tejaswini RAVINDRA (issf-sports.org, 21 Nov 2017)
Hobbies:
Reading, music (issf-sports.org, 21 Nov 2017)
Occupation: Deputy director (Athlete, 5 Nov 2017)
Education: Arts at Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India
Languages spoken: Hindi, English, Marathi
Coach:
PERSONAL: Kuheli GANGULEE (IND) (Athlete, 5 Nov 2017)
Position style: Right hand, right eye
Reason: “My mother Sunita always wanted me to pursue the sport - then I started loving it.� (Athlete, 5 Nov 2017)
Ambition: "To be part of the Olympic team and win a medal for the country." (Athlete, 5 Nov 2017)
Memorable: Winning 50m rifle prone, equalling the world record at the 2010 ISSF World Championships in Munich, Germany. (Athlete, 5 Nov 2017)
Hero: Olympic champion shooter Lioubov GALKINA (RUS). (Athlete, 5 Nov 2017)
Influence: Coach Kuheli GANGULEE. “She has been the most supportive person, even when I am not doing well.� (Athlete, 5 Nov 2017)
Ritual: “Just make sure that I am not tiring myself.� (Athlete, 5 Nov 2017)
COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Won two gold, in 10m air rifle individual and pairs, on Commonwealth Games debut at Melbourne 2006. At Delhi 2010, claimed two silver and a bronze. (thecgf.com, 21 Nov 2017)
NUMBER ONE
First Indian female shooter to clinch world championships gold medal, winning 50m rifle prone with a world record-equalling score in Munich, Germany, in 2010. "I was not thinking about a medal or a world record. Having got both, I can't even explain how I am feeling. It's just amazing." (ndtv.com, 8 Aug 2010)
SUPPORT
When she began practising at a small shooting range in the Dudhali area with minimum facilities at age 13, parents raised loans to support her. Funds fell short, so SAWANT and her late father Ravindra knocked on every door to put together money to buy a rifle in 2001. Her mother Sunita said: "Money or family position do not make one successful. Talent, determination and hard work do. We gave her these values and she has proved us right." (indiatimes.com, 10 Aug 2010)
Legend
: Gold
: Silver
: Bronze- : Gold Medal Event
: Bronze Medal Event
Shooting Latest Medals
