Sift Kaur Samra is a talented Indian sports shooter who rose to fame in 2023 after setting a world record in the Women’s 50m Rifle 3P event at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Her score of 469.6 points broke the previous world record, securing her a gold medal. Introduced to shooting by her cousin, Samra began competing in 10m rifle events in 2016-17 and quickly gained recognition on the national and international stage.
Sift has won numerous accolades, including a gold medal at the Junior World Cup in Germany and a bronze at the ISSF World Cup in 2022. Initially pursuing an MBBS degree, she later shifted her focus to a Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports to fully dedicate herself to shooting. Her future aspirations include potentially joining civil services【43†source】【44†source】.