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Samresh Jung

Samresh Jung

Personal Profile (Personal Biography)

Full Name: Samresh Jung
Date of Birth (Birthday):  5 May 1970
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Hair Color:  Black
Birth Place:   Haripur khol Village, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh
Religion: Hindu
Hobbies: Playing Chess
Languages:  Hindi, Pahari and English
Professional Game:  Shooting

Family Background

Grandfather's Name: Sher Jung (Freedom Fighter)

Education

  • - School education at Modern School in Delhi.
  • - Graduation from Osmania University in Hyderabad.

Shooting Background

Famous Victories

2002 - Gold in Standard Pistol (P) at Commonwealth Games held in Manchester.
2002 - Gold in Free Pistol (P) at Commonwealth Games held in Manchester.
2002 - Silver in Air Pistol (I) at Commonwealth Games held in Manchester.
2002 - Silver in Free Pistol (I) at Commonwealth Games held in Manchester.
2004 - Silver in 25m standard pistol at SAF Games.
2005 - 2 gold medals, 2 silver medals, and 1 bronze medal at Fifth Commonwealth Shooting Championship.
2005 - Gold in 10m air pistol at Indian National Games.
2007 - Gold in Men's 50m Pistol (I) at Commonwealth Games held in Melbourne.
2007 - Gold in Men's 10m Air Pistol (P) at Commonwealth Games held in Melbourne.
2007 - Gold in Men's 25m Cent. Pistol (P) at Commonwealth Games held in Melbourne.
2007 - Gold in Men's 10m Air Pistol (P) at Commonwealth Games held in Melbourne.
2007 - Gold in Men's 25m Standard Pistol at Commonwealth Games held in Melbourne.
2007 - Silver in Men's 50m Pistol (P) at Commonwealth Games held in Melbourne.
2007 - Bronze in Men's 25m Cent. Pistols at Commonwealth Games held in Melbourne.

Insight to Samresh Jung's Life

Samresh Jung is India's ace shooter who has brought laurels to the country on many ocassions. Born in the state of Himachal Pradesh in north India, Samresh has come a ling way since his debut on international arena. He belongs to a very patriotic family as his father is a retired colonel of the Indian Army. His grandfather, Sher Jung was a freedom fighter , besides being an ace shooter. Jung learnt the art of shooting from his grandfather only.

Awards & Achievments

  • Recieved a gold medal as David Dixon Award in Melbourne.
  • Arjuna Award in 2002.