Haryana-based international pistol shooter Gauri Sheoran, who has won several national and international medals, including golds in the 2019 South Asian Games and the 2018 World University Games, is busy these days helping people fight against Covid-19.
Daughter of Jagdeep Singh, an IAS officer currently posted as Secretary, Finance Department, Haryana, Gauri and her brother Vishwajeet Singh, also an international pistol shooter, are working as a volunteer to fight against the pandemic. They have donated Rs 2 lakh to Corona Relief Fund. They have also distributed 5,000 face masks, 2,000 sanitizers and 6,000 food packets to the needy. Gauri intends to work towards providing sports facilities and education to the weaker section and the underprivileged girls through a mission “Give Back to the Society”.
The 23-year-old Gauri is the current World University Champion. She has participated in 35 international championships and won 26 international medals.
Gauri is also a Brand Ambassador of National Child Health Program under National Health Mission, Haryana, World 10K Run, India Road Runners, VITA Haryana Dairy, etc. She is also a member of the Executive Committee of Punjab University Sports Council. After doing her Masters in Mass Communication she intends to pursue fashion along with sports.