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‘Showing Up Every Single Day Kept Me Going’: Elavenil Opens Up On Resilience, Recovery And The Road Ahead
Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation: Former World No. 1 and one of India's most accomplished air rifle shooters, Elavenil Valarivan, reflected on her remarkable journey from discovering shooting by chance to overcoming career-threatening injuries.
The 26-year old, who recently participated in the 2026 ISSF World Cup, Hangzhou, credited consistency, family support and an unwavering love for the sport as she continues her pursuit of excellence on the international stage.
A key member of the Indian shooting contingent, Elavenil has represented the country at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and has established herself among the world's best in the women's 10m Air Rifle event. Her illustrious career includes gold medals at the ISSF World Cup, ISSF World Cup Final, ISSF Junior World Cup and multiple Asian Shooting Championships, making her one of India's most decorated rifle shooters.
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