How did Angad Vir Singh Bajwa perform at Tokyo Olympics? A detailed look at the Indian shooter's performance at the previous Olympic Games

Angad Vir Singh Bajwa is an Indian sport shooter who specializes in the skeet discipline. He holds a remarkable world record, scoring a perfect 60 in the skeet final round of the 2018 Asian Shotgun Championships in Kuwait City. He earned a spot at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after his gold medal win at the 2019 Asian Shooting Championships.

The Chandigarh-born shooter had a notable run at Tokyo but fell short of qualifying for the final round in the men’s skeet event at the Tokyo Olympics at the Asaka Shooting Range.

Angad Vir Singh Bajwa started the final day of the qualification round in 11th place. Unfortunately, a score of 23 out of 25 in one round moved him down to 19th in the standings.

He shot a 24 in the final round but did not make any impact, as he finished in 18th position with a total score of 120 after five rounds in the event.

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Angad Vir Singh Bajwa's stellar career in archery

The Chandigarh-born shooter has achieved numerous accolades throughout his career. The 28-year-old clinched gold at the 2015 Asian Shooting Championships in Kuwait City, where he was a member of the winning men's skeet junior team and also triumphed in the junior individual event.

Angad Vir Singh Bajwa scored 119 out of 125 at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta. He made history by winning gold at the 2018 Asian Shotgun Championships in Kuwait City, as it marked India's first-ever gold medal in skeet at a continental or global level event.

Following a brief hiatus, Angad Vir Singh Bajwa made a triumphant return, winning bronze at the 2019 Summer Universiade in Naples.

His success extended when he earned a silver medal in the mixed team event at the 2019 Asian Shooting Championships and added gold in the men's skeet event. He showcased his prowess at the 2021 ISSF World Cup in New Delhi, winning gold in the men's skeet team event.