Coaches

Learn from shooters who still compete

Three certified coaches, led by a national medallist with 28 years in the sport, and technical-official duty up to the 36th National Games. Every session is coached on the firing line, not supervised from a chair.

Coaching experience

Coached by a national medallist

The academy is led by Hardiksinh Rajput, 28 years in the sport, with a senior coach who has coached in Gujarat for two decades. Every session is coached on the firing line by a certified coach who has competed, judged and officiated at state and national level.

28 yrs

Hardiksinh Rajput in the sport — national medallist at 13

20 yrs

Rajeshsinh Rajput coaching Gujarat's shooters

certified coaches on the firing line

36th

National Games — our coaches were technical officials

NSNIS Patiala certified coach
ISSF B-Certificate judge
NRAI certified judge
36th National Games officials
Honoured by CM & Governor of Gujarat

28yrs exp.

Founder & Chief Coach

Hardiksinh Rajput

National medallist at 13 · honoured by the CM and Governor of Gujarat

ISSF B-Certificate
NRAI Judge
NSNIS Patiala

Hardiksinh Rajput, founder and chief coach of Rajput Shooting and Sports Academy, brings 28 years of experience in rifle and pistol shooting, having started at the age of 13. He became a national medallist in the same year, showcasing early success. His deep expertise in shooting sports has greatly contributed to the academy's esteemed reputation.

Qualifications

· ISSF “B-Certificate” Judges & Jury Course (Rifle & Pistol)
· NRAI Certified Judges Course (Rifle & Pistol)
· NSNIS Patiala – Sports Authority of India – Certified Coach
· Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management
· B.Com, Licentiate of Insurance Institute of India

Experience

· 20 years of experience as a shooter and over 6 years of coaching experience from grassroots to elite levels.
· Chief Coach at Rajput Shooting & Sports Academy.
· Coach/Instructor at Gujarat State Rifle Association, Ahmedabad Military & Rifle Training Association, and various renowned international schools in Ahmedabad.
· Regularly conducts workshops at prestigious schools, academies, and clubs.

Achievements

· Multiple medals in national, pre-national, state, district, and school-level events.
· Honoured with awards from the Chief Minister of Gujarat and the Governor of Gujarat.

Technical official

Extensive experience as a technical officer at national, state, and district tournaments, including the 36th National Games.

28yrs exp.

Senior Coach

Rajeshsinh Rajput

Two decades coaching Gujarat's state and national medallists

20 yrs coaching
Technical officer
Dietetics

Rajeshsinh Rajput, Senior Coach at our academy, has a distinguished 28-year career in rifle shooting sports, starting in 1996. A pioneer and senior member, he embodies the true spirit of a sportsman.

Experience

· 20 years of coaching experience in rifle and pistol shooting sports.
· Well-known in Gujarat for his coaching, he has trained many shooters who have succeeded at the state and national levels, winning numerous gold, silver, and bronze medals.
· Specializes in technical, mental, and physical training, along with expertise in dietetics for holistic student development.

Achievements

· Having competed at state and national levels, won numerous medals.

Technical official

Has served as a technical officer at national, state, district, university, and club-level tournaments for many years.

8yrs exp.

Senior Coach

Pankti Rajput

Technical official at the 36th National Games

36th National Games
School programmes
State medallist

Pankti R. Rajput has been with Rajput Shooting & Sports Academy since its inception. Coming from a family deeply rooted in rifle shooting sports, she has been involved in the sport for the past 8 years, bringing valuable experience and dedication.

Experience

· 8 years of experience as a shooter and 6 years of coaching and instruction.
· Associated with Rajput Shooting & Sports Academy for the past 6 years.
· Works with various international schools and educational institutions.
· Regularly conducts workshops at prestigious schools, academies, and clubs.

Achievements

· Multiple medals at state and district levels.
· Continues to compete at various levels.

Technical official

Has served as a technical official at national, state, and district-level tournaments in rifle and pistol events, including at the 36th National Games held in Gujarat.