Jaipur / New Delhi:
Rajasthan’s young shooting sensation Lavanya Kanwar, just 14 years old, has created history at the 68th National Shooting Championship 2025 by delivering an extraordinary performance in pistol events. Winning a total of seven medals — 1 Gold, 4 Silver, and 2 Bronze — Lavanya has proudly raised Rajasthan’s flag on the national stage and earned the title of “Pistol Queen of Rajasthan.”
The prestigious championship is being held in New Delhi from December 11, 2024, to January 4, 2025, featuring India’s top shooters. Amid intense national-level competition, Lavanya’s performance stood out as a remarkable display of talent, discipline, and determination.
Double Silver in 25m Pistol on Debut
One of the highlights of her achievement was her debut in the 25m Pistol event, where she stunned everyone by securing two silver medals in her very first appearance. Along with this, she excelled across multiple pistol categories, finishing the championship with an impressive medal tally of seven.
Result of Hard Work and Discipline
Lavanya trains at Jaipur’s renowned Eklavya Sports Shooting Academy, where she practices 5–6 hours daily under the guidance of her coach Yogesh Shekhawat. Her coach revealed that Lavanya has already won several medals at the School National Games and Pre-National levels, and her current success reflects focused high-performance training.
“Our entire focus is on Lavanya’s high-performance development. Her success is the result of relentless practice, discipline, and mental strength,” said coach Yogesh Shekhawat.
Credit to Parents and Academy Team
Lavanya credited her success to the selfless support of her parents and the dedicated efforts of the Eklavya Academy team, calling them the pillars behind her journey.
Future Olympic Star: Academy Director
Congratulating Lavanya and her coach, Mahipal Singh, Director of Eklavya Sports Shooting Academy, said:
“Lavanya is a future Olympic star of Rajasthan. Her achievements make us extremely proud. We wish her even greater success at national and international platforms.”
Lavanya’s Determination
Expressing gratitude, Lavanya Kanwar said:
“My parents and my coach Yogesh sir are my true inspirations. I will always strive to keep the name of Rajasthan and Eklavya Academy at the highest level.”
Lavanya Kanwar’s rise marks a new chapter in Rajasthan’s shooting history and signals the emergence of a powerful new force in Indian shooting sports.