Who is Ramita Jindal? India's first individual medalist at Asian Games 2023

The youngster has won two medals at the ongoing Continental meet.

India started its campaign at the Asian Games 2023 with a silver in women's 10m Air Rifle Team event on Sunday (September 24th). But, it was Ramita Jindal who made history by being the first individual medalist at the ongoing quadrennial extravaganza. The 19-year-old achieved a remarkable feat at the Fuyang Yinhu Sports Centre by securing the bronze medal with an impressive score of 230.1 in the final.

Notably, prior to this individual achievement, Ramita had also won the silver medal in the Women's 10m Air Rifle Team event, wherein she partnered with Mehuli Ghosh and Ashi Chouksey.

In this article we will get to know five unknown facts about Ramita Jindal

Facts about Ramita Jindal

Early Life and fondness towards sports

Ramita was born on January 16, 2023, in Ladwa district of Kurukshetra. From her early years in school, she displayed a fervent interest in sports, which eventually paved her path towards a career in this field. Currently, she is pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Hansraj College in Delhi.

Father acknowledging talent

The youngsters father, Arvind Jindal, a tax advisor by profession, observed her deep fascination for sports. Consequently, he accompanied her to the shooting range, where her passion ignited further and she diligently engaged in every training session. Despite the absence of a paved pathway leading to the academy, requiring shooters to traverse muddy terrain with their shoes in one hand and equipment in the other, Ramita remained undeterred in the pursuit of her dreams.

Journey after joining academy

Ramita embarked on her shooting journey in 2016 when she joined the esteemed Karan Shooting Range in Kurukshetra. Devoting an hour or two daily to practice, she steadily honed her skills in rifle shooting. With a disciplined routine of attending school in the morning and training at the shooting range in the evening, Ramita displayed dedication and commitment to her craft.

The intense levels of focus exhibited by Ramita led coach Jagbir Singh to recognize the presence of a proficient marksman in his midst. Consequently, he made the decision to transition her to the realm of rifle shooting, a challenge she eagerly embraced, despite the increased weight of the equipment.

Her standing posture surpassed that of the average individual of her age, but she had to refine her wrist positioning. Subsequently, she proceeded to participate in open-sight rifle competitions spanning a distance of 300 meters. Even in the face of the recoil generated by the 300-meter rifle, she demonstrated remarkable proficiency and composure.

Taking help of accounts and finance to pave her path

The young lady who possessed a deep fondness for reading was equally captivated by the intricacies of accounting and finance. These subjects held a special place in her heart. Additionally, she had developed a habit of mentally calculating her scores, be it in national or international competitions.

However, it was through conversations with her mentors that she gradually learned to shift her focus from mere scores to the meticulous process behind each shot.

Achievements

Aside from her two Asian Games medals (one silver and one bronze), Ramita Jindal has several notable accomplishments. These include winning two gold medals at the 2022 ISSF World Championships in Cairo, in both the 10m Air Rifle Women's event and the team event.

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Additionally, she earned a gold medal in the team event at the 2022 ISSF World Cup in Baku as well as a silver medal in the team event at the 2022 ISSF World Cup in Changwon.

Ramita Jindal's career is poised for greatness, with a bright future unfolding before her. Her unwavering dedication and fervor for the sport fuel her pursuit of success, both on the national and international stages. With each milestone achieved, she brings honor not only to herself, but also to her country.

The youngsters alongside Divyansh Singh Panwar finished credible 4th in 10m air rifle mixed team event in the ongoing Asian Games 2023.