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Hometown: Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Age: 20 Years
Marital Status: Unmarried
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession | Sportsperson (Shooter) |
| Famous for | Winning a gold medal in the ISSF Shooting World Cup. |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 180 cm in meters– 1.80 m in feet & inches– 5’ 11” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 60 kg in pounds– 132 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Shooting | |
| Event | 10-metre air rifle shooting |
| Medals |
Gold • Mixed team doubles in the ISSF Shooting World Cup in 2022 Silver |
| Coach | Suma Shirur |
| Career Turning Point | Youth Olympic Games 2018 |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 26 January 2002 (Saturday) |
| Age (as of 2022) | 20 Years |
| Birthplace | Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India |
| School | St. Xavier’s School, Kolhapur |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | N/A |
| Parents |
Father– Tushar Mane (businessman)
Mother– Aasha Mane |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Shahu Tushar Mane
- Shahu Tushar Mane is an Indian sports shooter. In 2022, he made headlines after winning a gold medal in the mixed doubles of the ISSF Shooting World Cup held in Korea.
- Shahu Mane began his shooting career in 2015 when he was 13 years old.
Shahu Mane with a rifle
- In 2015, Shahu Mane participated in the Zonal Shooting Tournament which was held in Kolhapur. He won the tournament and was awarded a trophy for it.
Shahu Mane holding a trophy after winning Zonal Shooting Tournament
- In 2016, Shahu Mane participated in a state-level competition named Maharashtra Air Weapon Competition, in which he secured a total of three gold medals.
- In 2017, Shahu Mane participated in the 10th Asian Air Gun Championship in Japan. In the competition, he won two medals.
Shahu Tushar Mane during the 10th Asian Air Gun Championship in Japan
- In 2018, Shahu Mane took part in the Hubballi Open Shooting Championship, in West Bengal. There, during the tournament, he secured three medals.
Shahu Tushar Mane after winning the Hubballi Open Shooting Championship
- In 2018, Shahu Mane participated in his second international competition. In Bueno Aires, he participated in the Youth Olympics Games, in which he was awarded a silver medal. In an interview, he claimed that he was unhappy with the silver medal, as he had trained hard for a gold medal. In an interview, he stated,
The crowd was overzealous, and as a result of which I got distracted. I did try my best to retain my focus, but the cheering crown got a better part of my attention. I am not at all happy with a silver medal. I had hoped to bag a gold because I had prepared for it for a long time.”
Shahu Tushar Mane after winning the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires
- In 2018, after winning a silver medal for India during the Youth Olympic Games, Shahu Mane met the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, who congratulated him on his win.
A screenshot of PM Modi’s tweet, congratulating Shahu Tushar Mane
- In 2021, Shahu Mane participated in the Sheikh Russel International Shooting Championship in Bangladesh. In the competition, he was awarded a silver medal for his performance in the air rifle event.
Shahu Tushar Mane during his participation in the Sheikh Russel International Shooting Championship
- In the same year, Shahu Mane participated in the University Shooting Championship in Delhi, where he represented the state of Maharashtra along with his team.
Shahu Tushar Mane with his team during the University Shooting Championship
- Shahu Mane, in 2022, participated in the 55th All India Interrailways Shooting Championship in Pune.
Shahu Tushar Mane during his participation in the 55th All India Interrailways Shooting Championship
- On 13 July 2022, in the ISSF Shooting World Cup, Shahu Mane and Mehuli Ghosh won a gold medal for India in the mixed doubles 10-meter air rifle event. The duo defeated the Hungarian team by a margin of 17-13.
Shahu and Mehuli after winning a gold medal in the ISSF Shooting World Cup 2022
- In an interview, Shahu Mane once claimed that he wanted to pursue football as a career but was not supported in his decision by his family. Shahu told the media,
I wanted to pursue football as a professional sport. I am still a die hard fan of the sport. But my parents did not support me as they believed that the sport had no scope in India. So I decided to take up shooting, as a career.”
- Shahu Mane, in an interview, said that he had taken up shooting only to develop a hobby, and he had no intentions of pursuing a career in it. He, in his interview, said,
My coach identified me as a good shot and asked me to pursue it further. What started as a simple hobby was never fathomed to be something I would so passionately seek in the years to come. I have always been passionate about Sports and I love how shooting gave me a sense of belongingness, apart from bringing out the fun of the competition, which I cherish a lot.”
- In an interview given to ESPN, Shahu Mane told that he idolizes Abhinav Bindra, and he took up shooting as a professional sport after being motivated by him.