Ronjan Sodhi

Ronjan Sodhi
Sodhi (left) receiving the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in 2013
Personal information
Nationality India
Born (1979-10-23) 23 October 1979 (age 44)
Ferozepur, Punjab, India
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight87 kg (192 lb)
Sport
CountryIndia
SportSport shooting
EventDouble trap
ClubFirozpur District Rifle Association
Turned pro1998
Coached byMorrad A. Khan
Marcello Dradi
Achievements and titles
Highest world ranking1
Medal record
Men's shooting
Representing  India
ISSF World Cup Final
Gold medal – first place 2010 İzmir Doubletrap
Gold medal – first place 2011 Al Ain Doubletrap
Silver medal – second place 2012 Maribor Doubletrap
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2010 Guangzhou Doubletrap
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Guangzhou Men's Doubletrap Team
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 2010 New Delhi Double trap
Silver medal – second place 2010 New Delhi Men's Double trap pairs

Ronjan Sodhi (born 23 October 1979 in Ferozepur, Punjab, India) is an Indian Double trap shooter. He won two silver medals at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and a gold medal at the 2010 Asian Games. In 2011, he became first Indian to successfully defend a World Cup title. He is also a recipient of the Arjuna Award and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award (2013).[1]

In November 2016 Perazzi announces Ronjan Sodhi as their brand ambassador.[citation needed]

  1. ^ "2013 Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards". Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. 22 August 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2014.