Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Suma Shirur: From Olympian to Coach
Suma Shirur is a former Olympian who won a gold medal in shooting and set a world record.
She is now a coach dedicated to helping young athletes achieve their dreams.
Suma believes in the power of sports to transform lives and is working to encourage more women in India to participate in competitive sports.
She founded the Lakshya Shooting Club and has been recognized with the Arjuna Award and the Dronacharya Award for her contributions to sports.
Suma Shirur is a former Olympian and current coach who advocates for women in sports.
She set a joint world record and won a gold medal in shooting.
Suma founded the Lakshya Shooting Club in Navi Mumbai.
She transitioned from athlete to coach in 2018 and now leads the Junior Rifle Team.
Suma has received the Arjuna Award (2003) and the Dronacharya Award (2022) for her achievements.
- Who
- Suma Shirur, former Olympian and current coach
- What
- Transition from athlete to coach and advocacy for women in sports
- When
- Olympic participation in 2004, coaching since 2018
- Where
- India, particularly Navi Mumbai
- Why
- To inspire and empower women through sports, and to nurture young talent
- Full Name
- Suma Shirur
- Profession
- Former Sport Shooter, Coach
- Olympic Participation
- Athens 2004
- World Record
- Joint World Record in Qualification Round
- Gold Medal
- Kuala Lumpur, Total Score 502.3
- Coaching Role
- Junior Rifle Team Coach
- Awards
- Arjuna Award (2003), Dronacharya Award (2022)
- Club Founded
- Lakshya Shooting Club, Navi Mumbai