Rhythm Sangwan

Rhythm Sangwan, born on November 29, 2003, in India, embarked on her shooting career at a young age, with her parents, Narender Kumar and Neelam, providing encouragement. At 12, she began her training at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi, initially under the guidance of Vinit Kumar. Her early dedication quickly translated into success, as she secured three gold medals at her first national event, the 61st National Shooting Championship in Thiruvananthapuram.

Sangwan’s career progressed rapidly, marked by significant international achievements. In 2023, she made headlines by breaking a 29-year-old world record in the women’s 25m pistol qualification round at the ISSF World Cup in Baku, scoring 595. This achievement surpassed the previous record of 594 set by Diana Iorgova in 1994. The same year, she won a bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol event at the Bhopal World Cup. Rhythm was also a key part of the Indian team that won gold in the women’s 25m pistol team event at the Asian Games alongside Manu Bhaker and Esha Singh. Her consistent performance led to her securing India’s 16th quota place for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in January 2024, by winning a bronze medal in the 25m sports pistol at the Asian Qualifiers in Jakarta. Her Olympic debut in Paris saw her compete in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team and 10m Air Pistol Women events.

Throughout her career, Sangwan has accumulated numerous medals across various international platforms, including the ISSF World Championships, ISSF Junior World Championships, ISSF World Cup, ISSF Junior World Cup, Asian Championships, and Asian Airgun Championships. Her achievements include multiple gold, silver, and bronze medals in events like 10m air pistol, 25m pistol, and team categories. Recognized for her talent, she received the Best Young Achiever (Girl) award at the Sportstar Aces Awards 2023, highlighting her impact as a rising star in Indian shooting.