Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff felicitated six air warriors for their outstanding performance in the recently held Commonwealth Games and International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup, on May 3 in New Delhi.
The air warriors were commended for their exceptional performance in these internationally coveted sporting events. Junior Warrant Officer (JWO) Vikas Thakur and Sgt Gururaja won a bronze (94 Kg weight class) and a silver medal (56 Kg weight class), respectively, in the weightlifting event at CWG 2018. Ravi Kumar won a bronze medal in the 10 mtr Air Rifle event, both at CWG and at ISSF World Cup Mexico 2018. He is presently ranked No 3 in ISSF Rankings.
THE CAS ACM BS DHANOA FELICITATES THE IAF CONTINGENT OF #CWG & #ISSF MEDAL WINNERS: The CAS felicitated 06 Airwarriors for outstanding performance in the recently held CommonWealth Games & International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup, today.
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Sergeant (Sgt) Shahzar Rizvi won the coveted gold medal & set a World record in the 10 mtr Air Pistol event at the 2018 ISSF World Cup in Mexico. He also won a silver medal in the 10 mtr Air Pistol event at the 2018 ISSF World Cup in Korea. After
achieving this feat Sgt Shahzar Rizvi is the current World No 1 in ISSF Rankings. Sgt Deepak Kumar won a bronze medal in the 10 mtr Air Rifle mixed team event at the ISSF World Cup in Mexico 2018. He is currently ranked No 9 in ISSF Rankings & No 3 in Asia. Aircraftsmen (AC) Gaurav Rana won a silver medal in individual event and gold medal in the team event in the 10 mtr Air Pistol at 2018 ISSF Junior World Cup in Sydney.
The Chief of the Air Staff, in his address brought out the importance of the sportsmen becoming role models for the other airwarriors and for the youth of the Nation. He emphasized the significance of sustained efforts in improving their own performance. He also congratulated the Air Force Sports Control Board, including the coaches, for providing training .and support to the airwarriors.
