Sanjeev Rajput Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More 2024

Some Lesser Known Facts About Sanjeev Rajput

• Sanjeev Rajput is a retired officer from the Indian Navy and Air Rifle Shooter.

• In an interview, he shared that in his childhood, he was very naughty, and his neighbours and his mates’ dad and mom used to complain about his naughty behaviour.

• He joined the Indian Navy as a sailor in 1999. He was then promoted as a Junior Commissioned Officer, and after serving the Indian Navy for nearly 14 years, he bought retired from his job. While he was within the navy, he began growing an curiosity in capturing. In an interview, whereas speaking about his preliminary days at capturing follow, he stated,
  

  There aren’t any capturing ranges on ships, so we mounted a goal on the quarterdeck with lengthy sticks and hooks and took goal. The ship lurched, the goal swayed and standing on the unstable deck with these heavy assault rifles, we took goal. That expertise aroused my curiosity in capturing. I favored that feeling.”

  

  Sanjeev Rajput on the SAF Games 2004

• Initially, he practiced capturing with numerous weapons like pistols, carbines, and big-bore rifles. He then began his coaching in capturing beneath the navy capturing coach Felix Thomas. During an interview, whereas speaking about Sanjeev, Felix stated,
  

  Despite no prior expertise, he had the right temperament to be a very good shooter. He was god-gifted along with his approach and inside a short while, he was successful medals within the home circuit.”

• In 2002, he was chosen within the Indian Navy’s capturing crew and took part in numerous inter-ship capturing competitions.
  

  Sanjeev Rajput whereas he was within the Indian Navy

• After getting skilled for a couple of years, he participated in numerous capturing competitions on the nationwide and worldwide ranges together with ISSF World Cup and Olympics. With his efficiency in 10 m and 50 m air rifle competitions, he has introduced many laurels to India. In an interview, whereas speaking about his efficiency within the Olympics, he stated,
  

  At each the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, I narrowly missed the finals in 3P. The third time I certified, for Rio, I used to be dropped. But for those who have a look at (Abhinav) Bindra and Gagan Narang, they each gained medals of their third outing on the Olympics. The first time an individual goes, it’s (Olympics) a brand new world for him. The second time, nonetheless some preparations are left however the third time a shooter is totally ready. I used to be not on condition that third alternative. Getting dropped for Rio, I assumed I ought to stop the game.”

  

  Sanjeev Rajput throughout one in all his capturing matches

• In 2007, he made a National report by scoring 1170/1200 on the ISSF World Cup, Fort Benning, Georgia, USA, and in 2011, he broke this report by scoring 1181 factors.

• He was provided a job as a police inspector within the Haryana Police in 2014.

• He was appointed as a capturing coach in February 2015 by the Sports Authority of India, New Delhi. In an interview, whereas speaking about his teaching tenure, Sanjeev stated,
  

  The neatest thing that occurred after I coached was that as I taught my approach, I might rewind and additional enhance my approach. It was a blessing in disguise as my fundamentals turned very sturdy. In 2016, I gained the World Cup silver in Baku and adopted it up by qualifying for 2 World Cup finals in 2017. Then got here the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games gold with a report rating in 3P.”

• On his victory in 2018, on successful the silver medal within the Asian Games, he was congratulated by the Amul India on its Facebook account.
  

  Amul India’s Facebook put up congratulating Sanjeev Rajput

• He represented India in capturing on the Tokyo Olympics 2020 which was held in 2021 as a result of coronavirus pandemic.
  

  Sanjeev Rajput on the Tokyo Olympics 2020

• During an interview, Sanjeev shared his journey as a shooter. He stated,
  

  I belong to a really poor family, so the earlier I bought a job, the higher; that was foremost on my thoughts,” he says. I had solely performed 10+2 and was going to take admission in commencement and pursue a B.Sc, however a set supply of revenue was extra vital for me. There is quite a lot of stress on me as I’ve to additionally take care of my ageing dad and mom. Thankfully, my pension from my earlier employers – the Navy and funding by means of TOPS – Target Olympic Podium Scheme – assist me with my coaching. I’ve no expertise in another career. I can’t be a banker or a trainer in class. Since I’m a sportsperson, I’ve devoted every single day of my life to grow to be a greater shooter.”

• In his leisure time, he likes to learn books and do adventurous actions.
  

  Sanjeev Rajput doing paragliding

• He is a canine lover and has a pet canine named Tokyo.
  

  Sanjeev Rajput along with his pet canine

• Sanjeev likes to attempt totally different delicacies, and his favorite quick meals is pizza.

• To keep his health and focus, he recurrently practices Yoga.