– Rubina Francis won a bronze medal in the P2 – 10m Air Pistol SH1 event at the Paris Paralympics, claiming India’s fifth medal at the games.
– She was born into a lower-middle-class family with a leg dysfunction and her father struggled to support her passion for shooting.
– Her journey in shooting began in 2015, inspired by Gagan Narang’s achievements, and she trained at the Gun for Glory Academy and MP Shooting Academy.
– She secured a Paralympic quota at the Lima 2021 World Cup and represented India at the 2021 Tokyo Paralympic Games, becoming India’s First Woman Pistol Para Shooter.
– She has won various medals at national and international competitions, including bronze at the Asian Para Games and silver at the Osijek World Cup.
– Her achievements highlight resilience, determination, and the transformative power of sport in overcoming adversity.