Thomas George Karimpanal

Thomas George Karimpanal (തോമസ് ജോർജ്ജ് കരിമ്പനാൽ; born 13 July 1997) popularly known as Thommen is an Indian sports shooter.[3][4]

Thomas George Karimpanal (Thommen)
Personal information
Native nameതോമസ് ജോർജ്
Birth nameThomas George
Full nameThomas George Karimpanal
National team India
CitizenshipIndian
Born (1997-07-13) 13 July 1997
Kanjirappally, Kottayam
Alma materO. P. Jindal Global University
OccupationPistol Shooter
Years active2013
Height164.5 cm (5 ft 5 in) (2018)
Weight68 kg (150 lb) (2018)
Sport
Country India
SportPistol Shooting
Event(s)10 Meter Air Pistol
25 Meter Air Pistol
ClubISSF, NRAI
Now coachingProf. V. C. James[1]
Vipindas Vasudevan
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)Ranked: 1 (Junior)
Ranked: 24 (Senior)
25 Mtr Air Pistol Shooting
Asian Shooting Confederation
01.02.2017
Updated on 9 January 2019.

Early life

He was born in Kottayam, Kerala to George Kurian and Rekha George. He obtained his graduation from OP Jindal Global University School of International Affairs.[5][2]

Career

He is in Jr. National Shooting Squad since 2015.[2]

References

  1. T, Anilkumar (25 August 2017). "Hitting the bullseye". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
  2. "Local boy Thomas George Karimpanal bags Bronze Medal". Article. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
  3. "George THOMAS - Athlete". Profile of the athlete.
  4. "JGLS student wins 3 medals in ISSF shooting competition". Article.
  5. "Boy wonder shoots to glory". The Times of India. 23 August 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
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