Divyanish Singh Panwar

Divyansh Singh Panwar, born on October 19, 2002, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, began his journey in shooting at the age of 12, initially using his older sister’s equipment. His early involvement in the sport was motivated in part by his father’s decision to enroll him at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi in 2017, where he trained under Deepak Kumar Dubey. This marked a turning point in his early career, shifting his focus towards competitive shooting.

Panwar’s professional career quickly gained momentum, showcasing significant achievements in junior and senior categories. In 2018, he won two gold medals at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl, including a world junior record in the junior men’s team 10m air rifle event. The same year, he earned a bronze medal at the ISSF World Shooting Championships in Changwon in the 10m air rifle junior mixed team event. His notable entry into senior competitions came at the 2019 ISSF World Cup in Beijing, where he secured a silver medal in the 10m air rifle event and earned an Olympic quota for India for the 2020 Summer Olympics. He continued his success in 2019, taking gold in the mixed team event at World Cups in Beijing and Munich, and a bronze in Rio de Janeiro. He also claimed individual gold at the 2019 World Cup Final in Putian, solidifying his position as a rising talent.

At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Panwar participated in the 10m Air Rifle Men, finishing 32nd, and 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team, where his team ranked 12th. His journey has included continuous refinement of his technique and equipment. This was evident in his performance at the ISSF World Cup 2024 Cairo, where he achieved a new world record and earned a gold medal in the men’s 10m air rifle event. Panwar also contributed to a men’s team gold at the Asian Games 2023. These developments demonstrate his persistence and adaptation in competitive shooting, aiming for future Olympic success. He is also a class 12 biology student at Maheshwari Public School, Jaipur, and practices meditation, carrying a Bhagavad Gita pocketbook.