Meet the Champions
International and national medallists — most of whom started as complete beginners on our range — and the coaches who built them.
Hrudya Shri Kondur
10m Air Rifle · Junior Women
| Competition | Year | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Asian Championship, Kazakhstan | 2025 | 🥇 Gold (Jr Women Team) | 632.1 |
| ISSF Junior World Cup, New Delhi | 2025 | 🥈 Silver (Jr Women) | 629.8 |
| 67th National Championship | 2024 | 🥉 Bronze / 🥈 Silver | — |
| Indian Team Trials | 2025 | Best 633.3 | — |
Ritisha Pohit
State Games 2026: individual Bronze + team Gold (629.5); 4× South Zone Silver (2022); personal best ~630.4.
Ustat Lahoria
CBSE National Gold (U-17); multiple Karnataka State gold & silver.
Aduitiya Joshi Arya
State team gold & bronze; rising national-level junior.
Frequently asked questions
Has Ziel produced international medalists?
Yes — Hrudya Shri Kondur won gold at the 16th Asian Championship (Kazakhstan 2025) and silver at the ISSF Junior World Cup (New Delhi 2025).
Can my child reach national level?
With the right aptitude and the Foundation→Professional pathway, yes — Ziel athletes regularly reach state and national level.
Train where champions are made
Book a supervised Fun Shooting trial — all equipment provided, no experience needed.
Headline results
- 🥇 Asian Championship Gold — Hrudya Shri Kondur, 10m Air Rifle Jr Women (Kazakhstan, 2025)
- 🥈 ISSF Junior World Cup Silver — Hrudya Shri Kondur (New Delhi, 2025)
- 🏆 Karnataka State Championship rolling trophy — most medals won
- 🥇 CBSE National Gold — Ustat Lahoria (U-17)
- Dozens of state & zonal podiums across rifle and pistol
Ready to take your first shot?
Book a supervised Fun Shooting trial — all equipment provided, no experience needed.
International Honours
- Hrudya Shri Kondur — Asian Championship Gold (2025) · ISSF Junior World Cup Silver (2025)
National Honours
- Hrudya Shri Kondur — 67th Nationals: Silver (Sub-Youth), Bronze (Junior)
- Ustat Lahoria — CBSE National Gold (U-17)
- Ritisha Pohit, Aduitiya Joshi Arya, Akash Prasad Nonia — national-level competitors
State Honours & Team
- Multiple gold, silver and bronze across Karnataka State, KSRA & Zone championships
- Winners of the rolling trophy for the most medals at the Karnataka State Championship
Add your name to the wall
Book a supervised Fun Shooting trial — all equipment provided, no experience needed.
The competition pathway
Train
Master the fundamentals.
Register
We register you with KSRA (NRAI).
State
Your first proving ground.
Pre-Nationals
Qualify & gain experience.
Nationals
Compete against India’s best.
Selection Trials
Earn your place.
India Team
Represent the country.
Olympic Dream
The ultimate goal.
Key terms explained
- MQS — Minimum Qualifying Score needed to be eligible at a level.
- Categories — sub-youth, youth, junior, senior (by age).
- Qualification & Finals — how medals are decided.
Frequently asked questions
How do I become a national-level shooter in India?
Train and register through a KSRA-affiliated academy, compete at state level, then progress to pre-nationals, nationals and NRAI selection trials.
What is MQS?
Minimum Qualifying Score — the score required to be eligible to compete at certain levels.
Does Ziel help with competition registration?
Yes — we register athletes and guide them through every level, including travel and strategy.
Ready to take your first shot?
Book a supervised Fun Shooting trial — all equipment provided, no experience needed.
P.T. Raghunath
“Only those who can see the invisible can do the impossible.”
Credentials: ISSF ‘C’ (Finland, 2012) & ISSF ‘D’ certified · Indian Team Coach since 2018 · 20+ years Indian Navy.
Record: 11 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze international medals · 35+ national medals · 3× National Champion. Highlights include Commonwealth Gold (2010), Asian Games Bronze (Doha 2006), South Asian Games Gold, and ISSF World Cup representation.
Akash Prasad Nonia
NCC origin; Governor’s Medal (Best Athlete); currently part of the Indian Shooting Team. Specialism: mental & physical training.
Bishal Kumar Nonia
10m & 50m 3-Position. Governor’s Medal Silver (2016); national & state medals; Indian team trials.
Rohit Varma
Air Rifle, Prone, 50m 3P. Governor’s Medal (2019). Builds beginners’ strong fundamentals.
Nikhil Sonje
NSNIS & SAI certified. 10m Air Pistol & 50m Free Pistol. West Zone & Capt. Ezekiel bronze.
Frequently asked questions
Are Ziel’s coaches certified?
Yes — our coaches hold ISSF, NSNIS and SAI certifications.
Who is the head coach?
P.T. Raghunath, an ISSF-certified international medalist and Indian Team Coach since 2018.
Are any coaches current competitive shooters?
Yes — Akash Prasad Nonia is currently part of the Indian Shooting Team.
Ready to take your first shot?
Book a supervised Fun Shooting trial — all equipment provided, no experience needed.
Add your name to the wall
Every champion here started with a single trial session. Book yours and begin your story.