September 29, 2023
Palak Gulia (Pistol Shooter) Height, Age, Family, Biography & More
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Hometown: Jhajjar, Haryana Age: 17 Years Father: Jogender Gulia
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession | Air Pistol Shooter |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 161 cm in meters– 1.61 m in feet & inches– 5’ 3” |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Shooting | |
| Event(s) | APW, APMT, APMIX, APTEAMW |
| Medal(s) | Gold • 2022: Air Pistol Team Women Junior at ISSF Junior Cup in Suhl • 2022: 10m Air Pistol Women Junior at ISSF Junior Cup in Suhl • 2023: 10m Air Pistol event at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China Silver • 2022: Air Pistol Team Women at World Championships in Cairo |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 9 November 2005 (Wednesday) |
| Age (as of 2022) | 17 Years |
| Birthplace | Village Nimana, Jhajjar, Haryana |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Jhajjar, Haryana |
| School(s) | • Sehwag International School in Jhajjar, Haryana • St Xavier’s High School, Gurgaon [1]The Indian Express |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | N/A |
| Parents | Father– Jogender Gulia (businessman) Mother– Name Not Known |
| Siblings | Brother- Name Not Known (younger) Sister- Jhanvi (younger) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Palak Gulia
- Palak Gulia is an Indian air pistol shooter, who mainly participates in 10m Air Pistol shooting events.
- While studying in school, she was introduced to the air pistol game for the first time.
- She did her initial schooling in Jhajjar, and later, she moved to Gurgaon.
- While she was studying in Jhajjar, she used to participate in various athletic competitions.
- In an interview, her father shared that in their village, people do not encourage girls to participate in sports. Later, he shifted to Gurgaon with his family, so Palak could focus more on the game without any negativity around her.
- She started her professional training in air pistol shooting in Gurgaon and continued her training in Faridabad.
Palak Gulia with her coach (wearing garland)
- Palak has participated in various air pistol shooting competitions like the ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Shooting Championship, ISSF World Cup Championship, IJC ISSF Junior Cup Championship, Khelo India Games, and Asian Games.
- In 2022, she suffered a shoulder injury at the National Shooting Championships in Bhopal.
- As of 2023, she is ranked 114 in 10m Air Pistol Women by the International Shooting Sport Federation.
- In 2023, she won gold in the 10m Air Pistol event at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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| ↑1 | The Indian Express |
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