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. Achieved the Double Junior National Champion two consecutive years in 2010 and 2011, along with being the All India University Champion in 2010. Qualified in 2nd Position for Champion of Champions at 54th National Championship 2010. He is also the current National Record Holder in 50M 3 Position Junior Men event. Elite Shooting Academy was envisioned by National Champion and Ekalavya Awardee Rakesh Manpat in 2016 and aspires to carve a niche in honing the skills of youthful marksmen. The academy embraces a state-of-the-art infrastructure, technology and ambience which aids aspirants to ace the skill of shooting.