Rubina Francis Makes History with Paralympic Bronze in Women's 10m Air Pistol SH1 Event
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Athlete | Rubina Francis |
| Age | 25 |
| Hometown | Jabalpur |
| Disability | Talipes (club foot) |
| Achievement | Bronze medal in women's 10m air pistol SH1 event at the Paralympics in Paris (August 31) |
| Significance | First Indian female pistol shooter to win a Paralympic medal |
| Previous Achievements | Silver medal at 2021 Para World Championships in Lima (Peru), Bronze at Para Asian Games in China |
| Training | Trained at MP Shooting Academy under mentor Nautiyal and coach Subhash (Jaspal Rana's brother) |
| Inspiration | Inspired by Olympic silver medalist Gagan Narang |