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Suruchi Phogat Builds Shooting Legacy Beyond Wrestling Family
Suruchi Phogat comes from a family known for wrestling.
She chose a different sport called shooting.
She shoots at targets from 10 metres away.
She became very successful quickly, winning important medals and setting a junior world record.
In 2025, she had a major breakthrough in international competitions.
Suruchi respects Manu Bhaker, a famous Olympic medallist, but does not feel afraid of competing against her.
She wants to become better than Manu.
Her uncle, parents and brother help her train and stay strong.
She is now preparing to compete at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
Suruchi Inder Singh Phogat has established herself in shooting rather than wrestling.
She became a junior world record holder and multiple ISSF World Cup gold medallist.
Her 2025 breakthrough season came in women’s 10m air pistol.
Suruchi says she views Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker only as a competitor.
Her uncle, parents and brother provide important mental, physical and family support.
- Who
- Suruchi Inder Singh Phogat, supported by her uncle Virender Singh, parents and brother.
- What
- She has built a successful shooting career in women’s 10m air pistol and is preparing for the Asian Games.
- Where
- She travelled from Haryana for training and will compete at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
- When
- Her international breakthrough came in 2025; she is now preparing for the Asian Games.
- Why
- She wants to establish her own identity in shooting, challenge top competitors and become better than Manu Bhaker.
Key facts
- Sport
- Shooting
- Event
- Women’s 10m air pistol
- Breakthrough
- 2025 international season
- Achievements
- Junior world record holder and multiple ISSF World Cup gold medallist
- Key competitor
- Manu Bhaker
- Upcoming competition
- Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya
- Family support
- Her uncle, parents and brother support her development
Quotes
Suruchi Inder Singh Phogat
Indian sport shooter preparing for the Asian Games
“We live together, my parents and my brother are very helpful and all of them help me to be a better athlete.”
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“She is inspiring. And... there is no pressure. I want to become better than her”
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