Here is all you need to know about Rajeshwari Kumari and her husband who clinches silver in Team Trap Event at the Asian Games 2023
The Indian women’s team’s winning streak in shooting at the Asian Games 2023 continued when they took home the silver medal in the trap event.
Who is shooter Rajeshwari Kumari, biography, age, family, parents, husband, hometown state, game
The team of Manisha Keer, Preeti Rajak, and Rajeshwari Kumar came in second with 337 points. After Qingnian Li, Cuicui Wu, and Xinqui Zhang each scored 357 points, setting a new world record, China took home the gold. Manisha advanced to the individual final as well after finishing with 114 points, tying Kazakhstan’s Aizhan Dosmagambetova. Here is all you need to know about Rajeshwari.
SILVER 🥈 For INDIA 🇮🇳
Manisha Keer, Preeti Rajak and Rajeshwari Kumari win silver medal in the Trap Women's Team event.#AsianGames2022 #IndiaAtAG22 pic.twitter.com/5Y0m6LFh1d
— Doordarshan Sports (@ddsportschannel) October 1, 2023
Who is Rajeshwari Kumari?
Rajeshwari Ria Kumari, a sports shooter and fashion designer, was born on December 10th, 1991 in Delhi, India. In trap shooting competitions, Kumari has achieved medal success at both national and international competitions.
She is a founding member of Saurab Rajeshwari, a luxurious clothes and needlework company from India.
Rajeshwari Kumari’s education
Kumari attended Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies for her undergraduate studies.
Rajeshwari Kumari’s career
Kumari started her career as a trap shooter before 2014. At the National Shotgun Championship in Patiala, Punjab, in November 2014, she defeated Shreyasi Singh to take the bronze medal. A year later, she won a silver medal at the National Shooting Championships.
In the qualifying round of the 63rd National Shotgun Shooting Championship in 2019, Kumari scored a record-breaking 118 out of 125, and she ultimately took home a silver medal. She grabbed a gold medal at the Asian Online Shooting Championship in 2021 and a silver medal in the team trap event at the 2021 ISSF World Cup
A look at Rajeshwari Kumari’s family
Rajeshwari Kumari’s father Randhir Singh has devoted his life to trap shooting, taking home gold and bronze medals at the Asian Games in 1978 and 1982, respectively. He acted as the Olympic Council of Asia’s interim president.
The 31-year-old’s mother’s name is Vinita Singh, a businesswoman. Rajeshwari is the granddaughter of Bhalindra Singh, a sports administrator.
Who is Rajeshwari Kumari married to?
Mehtab Singh is the husband of Rajeshwari Kumari. The two got married in 2013.
What is Rajeshwari Kumari’s net worth?
Rajeshwari Kumari’s net worth is not disclosed.