Raj Kaur (archer)

Raj Kaur is an Indian professional archer. She won the bronze medal in the women's compound division at the 2019 World Archery Championships held from June 10 to June 16 in 2019 at 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.[3] The Indian women's compound team of Muskan Kirar, Jyothi Surekha Vennam, and Raj Kaur defeated Turkey by 229-226.[4]

ex BSF soldier
Raj Kaur
International Archer

Personal information
Native name	राज कौर
Nickname(s)	Raj
Nationality	Indian
Ethnicity	Punjabi
Citizenship	India
Born	(1991-01-01) January 1, 1991 Amritsar
Residence	Amritsar, Punjab
Education	Graduate
Alma mater	Punjab University
Occupation	Sports and constable in Punjab Police
Years active	2016-Present
Employer	Punjab Police
Other interests	Archery
Sport
Country	India
Sport	Archery
Rank	250 [1]
Team	Archery Association of India
Coached by	Surinder [2]
Achievements and titles
World finals	2019 World Archery Championships (womens compound)

She has also participated in Asian Games.

Early life

Raj Kaur lives in Amritsar, Punjab. She left Border Security Force and presently working as police constable in Punjab police. Her father Mr. Inderjeet is also working as constable in Punjab police.[5]

See also

• Indian Archers
• Muskan Kirar
• Jyothi Surekha Vennam

References

1. https://worldarchery.org/athlete/30248/raj-kaur
2. https://www.bhaskar.com/punjab/patiala/news/sangampreet-raj-kaur-and-lovejot-singh-did-the-qualifying-for-the-archery-world-cup-040136-4165910.html
3. "महिला तीरंदाजी टीम का दमदार प्रदर्शन, विश्व चैंपियनशिप में कांस्य पदक अपने नाम किया". Amar Ujala. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
4. Jun 16, Ramendra Singh | TNN | Updated; 2019; Ist, 4:24. "Muskan shines at archery world c'ship, helps India win bronze | Bhopal News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2019-06-17.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
5. Automation, Bhaskar (2019-03-20). "संगमप्रीत, राज कौर और लवजोत सिंह ने किया आर्चरी वर्ल्ड कप के लिए क्वालीफाई". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). Retrieved 2019-06-17.