India’s finest shooter, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, has made his name in the history of world shooting with steel-like focus and unshakable discipline. Born on 3 February 2001 into a family of farmers, Aishwary’s journey began far from the sophisticated shooting ranges he now dominates. His father, Veer Bahadur, a landlord and passionate hunter, introduced him to the art of shooting. But it was his cousin, Navdeep Singh Rathore, who opened the door to professional sport shooting, inspiring Aishwary to take the sport seriously. At the age of 14, Aishwary joined the Madhya Pradesh Shooting Academy in Bhopal in 2015, where his raw rural instinct was shaped into elite-level precision. From there, the boy began aiming for world records.

A Silver Lined with a World Record: The 2025 ISSF World Championships

On a defining Tuesday at the ISSF World Championships, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar showcased a masterclass in control and concentration. 

Competing in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions, the 24-year-old equaled the world record in the qualification round with a jaw-dropping score of 597-40. 

That remarkable performance carried him into the finals, where he continued to display calm under pressure. Shooting a total of 466.9, Aishwary narrowly missed the gold by just 0.2 points, finishing behind China’s Yukun Liu (467.1), while Romain Aufrere of France took bronze with 454.8. 

Though silver might sound like second place, in the world of shooting, where one breath, one heartbeat, and one blink can change destiny, it was a performance of absolute brilliance. His feat not only earned India another podium finish but also reinforced Aishwary’s reputation as a world-class marksman capable of challenging the very best on the planet.

Building His Legacy: From Junior to Olympic Star

Aishwary’s climb to international fame didn’t happen overnight. His first major success came in 2019, when he won a bronze medal in the Asian Airgun Championships in the junior category. The same year, he made history at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany, setting a junior world record with a score of 459.3 in the 50m rifle 3 positions event and clinching gold.

Later that year, in Doha, he earned another bronze at the Asian Shooting Championships, securing India’s second Olympic quota in the event for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. His consistency was already turning heads in the shooting circuit. In 2021, Aishwary won gold at the ISSF World Cup in New Delhi, posting an impressive 462.5. His dominance continued when he set another junior world record at the ISSF Junior World Championships in Lima, Peru, capturing gold and confirming his place among India’s shooting elite. Representing India at both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics, Aishwary has become the face of India’s new generation of shooters—calm, composed, and fiercely competitive.

The Making of a Champion

Shooting is often described as a mental marathon, a test of focus, rhythm, and control. For Aishwary, success lies in silence. Unlike sports defined by speed or strength, shooting demands inner stillness, a skill Aishwary has perfected through years of discipline and self-belief. His daily routine involves hours of meditation-like practice, where even breathing becomes a measured ritual. Behind his every medal lies a blend of science and serenity—an ability to slow down the world, even when the stakes are sky-high. 

The Aim That Never Missed

From being a farmer’s son in a small Madhya Pradesh village to standing on the world podium with a silver medal and a world record, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar embodies India’s sporting spirit: humble, hungry, and heroic. His story is proof of what focus, courage, and purpose can achieve.