Raj Kaur (archer)
Raj Kaur is an Indian professional archer. She won the bronze medal in the women's compound division at the 2019 World Archery Championships held from June 10 to June 16 in 2019 at 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.[3] The Indian women's compound team of Muskan Kirar, Jyothi Surekha Vennam, and Raj Kaur defeated Turkey by 229-226.[4]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Native name | राज कौर |
| Nickname(s) | Raj |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | India |
| Born | January 1, 1991 Amritsar |
| Education | Graduate |
| Alma mater | Punjab University |
| Occupation | Sports and constable in Punjab Police |
| Years active | 2016-Present |
| Employer | Punjab Police |
| Other interests | Archery |
| Sport | |
| Country | India |
| Sport | Archery |
| Rank | 250 [1] |
| Team | Archery Association of India |
| Coached by | Surinder [2] |
| Achievements and titles | |
| World finals | 2019 World Archery Championships (women's compound) |
She has also participated in Asian Games.
Early life
Raj Kaur lives in Amritsar, Punjab. She left Border Security Force and presently working as police constable in Punjab police. Her father Mr. Inderjeet is also working as constable in Punjab police.[5]
References
- https://worldarchery.org/athlete/30248/raj-kaur
- https://www.bhaskar.com/punjab/patiala/news/sangampreet-raj-kaur-and-lovejot-singh-did-the-qualifying-for-the-archery-world-cup-040136-4165910.html
- "महिला तीरंदाजी टीम का दमदार प्रदर्शन, विश्व चैंपियनशिप में कांस्य पदक अपने नाम किया". Amar Ujala. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
- Jun 16, Ramendra Singh | TNN | Updated; 2019; Ist, 4:24. "Muskan shines at archery world c'ship, helps India win bronze | Bhopal News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2019-06-17.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- Automation, Bhaskar (2019-03-20). "संगमप्रीत, राज कौर और लवजोत सिंह ने किया आर्चरी वर्ल्ड कप के लिए क्वालीफाई". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). Retrieved 2019-06-17.
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