Vedika Sharma (born 2003) is an Indian deaf sports shooter.[1] She made her Deaflympic debut at the age of 19 representing India at the 2021 Summer Deaflympics (held in May 2022).[2][3]

Vedika Sharma
Personal information
Born2003 (age 20–21)
Sport
Country India
Medal record
Women's shooting
Representing  India
Deaflympics
Bronze medal – third place Caxias do Sul 2021 10m air pistol

Career

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She competed at the 2021 Summer Deaflympics and clinched a bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol shooting event with a score of 207.2 in the final.[4][5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "Vedika SHARMA". Deaflympics. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  2. ^ Sportstar, Team. "Sixty-five Indian athletes to participate in Deaflympics". Sportstar. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  3. ^ Judge, Shahid. "Explainer: India at Deaflympics – here's what you need to know about the quadrennial event". Scroll.in. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Results - Shooting 10m Air Pistol (Women)". Deaflympics. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  5. ^ Scroll Staff. "Deaflympics 2021: Vedika Sharma wins bronze in women's 10m air pistol for India's fourth medal". Scroll.in. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  6. ^ "Vedika Sharma wins bronze in women's 10m air pistol at Deaflympics | More sports News - Times of India". The Times of India. PTI. 6 May 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
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