5 Indian sportspersons who served in the Indian Army

#4 Vijay Kumar (Shooting)

Kumar won a silver medal in the 2012 Olympics

In 2010, Kumar was not only India’s, but the Army’s start shooter winning a silver medal at the 2012 Olympics. He also won five gold medals at various Commonwealth Games. The 29-year old would go onto win the team event (25m Air Pistol), along with fellow soldier Gurpreet Singh.

Kumar said, “Basically, I am employed with the Indian army. They are taking care of my armoury and have also been training me; plus, I also have a personal coach. The federation, my family and the army have played a big role in my gold medal. The shooting ranges that we have got for practice are world class.”

He serves as a Subedar Major in the Dogra Regiment (16th Batallion).