Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore (born January 29, 1970) Jaisalmer, Rajasthan is an Indian athlete. He is best known for shooting in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
Medal record
Representing  India
Men's shooting
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place2004 Athens Double trap
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place2006 Melbourne Double trap individual
Silver medal – second place2006 Melbourne Double trap pairs
Gold medal – first place2002 Manchester Double trap individual
Gold medal – first place2002 Manchester Double trap pairs
Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Doha Double trap
Silver medal – second place 2006 Doha Double trap teams
World Shotgun Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2003 Cyprus Double trap individual
Asian Clay Target Championship
Gold medal – first place 2006 Singapore Double trap individual
Gold medal – first place 2005 Bangkok Double trap individual
Gold medal – first place 2004 Bangkok Double trap individual
Gold medal – first place 2003 New Delhi Double trap individual
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

In the 2004 games, Rathore finished second in the men's double-trap shooting event. He was the first Indian to win an individual silver medal.[1]

Honours

References
  1. India Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (YAS), "Proud Moments of Indian Sports," "Rathore's Silver Medal at Athens"; retrieved 2012-7-20.
  2. India Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (YAS), "Arjun Award Winners for 'Shooting'" Archived 2013-07-25 at the Wayback Machine; retrieved 2012-7-20.

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