Since the Establishment of Elite Shooting Academy in 2017
Apurvi with her Arjuna Award
Apurvi Chandela tops the World Rankings,World Number 1 !!!
Apurvi Chandela had the honour of meeting our Prime Minister @narendramodi at the felicitation ceremony of the Commanwealth Games 2018 Medal Winners !!!
Established by renowned National Champion and International Medalist Rakesh Manpat in 2017, Elite Shooting Academy is a 10 meter Air Rifle and Air Pistol state of the art facility. Located at Banashankari and Whitefield, we intend to provide an ideal platform for aspiring youngsters as well as professionals, keeping in mind the requirements the sport demands at the international level. We are also open to public and sports enthusiasts who want to try their hand at the sport for recreation.
Elite Shooting Academy was established in view to promote shooting from the grass root levels and within a year of foundation, we won Gold and Bronze medals at the national level. The All India School Nationals, a testimony to our understanding of the sport. We aspire to carve a niche in honing the skills of youthful marksmen.
Elite Shooting Academy has mentored athletes who have been part of the Indian National Team (2017 and 2018), and also boasts of providing training facilities to two shooters ranked in the top 15 in the world, apart from training the best shooters in Karnataka who are part of the national team.
Since the Establishment of Elite Shooting Academy in 2017
Since the Establishment of Elite Shooting Academy in 2017
Started his Shooting career in 2006 and made the Indian team by 2008. Senior National Champion 2013 with New National Finals Record. Was awarded the Ekalavya Award in 2012 - Highest Sportsman Award for Karnataka State. Won the Karnataka Olympic Association Award 2011 for the Best Shooter of the Year and the coveted Bangalore Young Achiever’s Award 2010 by Brigade Group.
Started his career in sports with Rifle Shooting. Equaled the National record in his debut competition. Went on to win the first ever open National medal for the state and a National Games medal up against Armed Forces. Made the cut to the National Team before starting iFuture Systems.
Trained professionally in the sport of Swimming and Aquathon from 1999 to 2008, winning over 40 medals at the state level in Swimming, 5 in Aquathon. Has represented Karnataka in 4 National Championships and is a National Medallist.
Dr. Praveen M is an Orthopaedic surgeon and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Indiranagar, Bangalore and has an experience of 20 years in these fields. He practiced in various.
Mrs. Prajakta is the only coach from Karnataka to hold a International Sports Shooting Federation (ISSF) Coaches Certification. She has won multiple National Championship as well as Senior Master Meet medals from 2003 – 05, before making the Indian team.
Mrs. Urvashi is one of the youngest rifles mentors in the country. She started off her competitive career in sports air rifle shooting in 2009 .
Mrs. Mauli is a national level shooter who started off her sports air rifle career in 2010. She has participated in school Nationals, SGFI Games (school games federation of India),state levels, state OLYMPIC CHAMPIONSHIPs and won a bunch of medals.
PRATIK BORSE is an Indian Team Shooter. He started his career in 2011, and He holds multiple National Championship, International and World Cup medals. His most notable achievement is the Asian championship silver. He looks into the procurement and import of weapons and ensures smooth functioning of the shooting ranges with his immense knowledge on sports shooting through his experience.
