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Vijayveer Sidhu Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth21 June 2002

Age21 Years

BirthplaceMansa, Punjab

ProfessionSports shooter

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Gurpreet Singh Sidhu (deceased); Mother - Rano Kaur Sidhu; Brother - Udhayveer Sidhu (identical twin, sports shooter)

Vijayveer Sidhu Biography

Indian rapid-fire pistol specialist and junior world medallist from Punjab who secured a Paris 2024 Olympic quota in January 2024. A twin who rose through,

Early life and background
Vijayveer Sidhu was born on 21 June 2002 in Mansa, Punjab. He and his identical twin brother Udhayveer grew up in a family that later moved to Chandigarh to support their shooting careers. The family relocated to Sector 51 in Chandigarh in 2015 to provide better access to training facilities. Vijayveer attended St. Stephen School in Chandigarh and went on to graduate from D.A.V. College, Chandigarh.

He began shooting at age eight, first taking part in a summer camp at St. Xavier’s School in Mansa. The early start and family support, including coaching under D. S. Chandel, set the stage for his progression through junior international events.

Career
Vijayveer is a sports shooter who competes primarily in 25 m rapid-fire pistol and related pistol events. He emerged on the international scene as a junior, winning gold at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl in 2018 and at junior world championship events in the same year. He and his brother have recounted instances of winning with borrowed pistols in junior competitions, highlighting their adaptability early in their careers.

Across 2019–2022 Vijayveer collected medals at continental and world-level junior and senior competitions. His podium results include medals at the ISSF Junior Cup in Suhl, the World Championships in Changwon and Lima, and the Asian Championships. At national level he has been a top contender: in November 2021 he edged out his twin by a single point to take gold in the junior men’s 25 m pistol at the 64th National Shooting Championship.

At the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, Vijayveer was part of India’s men’s 25 m rapid-fire pistol team that won a bronze medal alongside teammates Adarsh Singh and Anish Bhanwala. Individually at those Games he reached the final in the 25 m rapid-fire pistol event and finished fourth.

A key milestone came in January 2024 when Vijayveer earned an Olympic quota place for India in the 25 m rapid-fire pistol by winning silver at the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Jakarta. Securing that quota marked a major step toward his long-held aim of competing at the Paris Olympics.

Public profile
Vijayveer competes under the nickname “Robby.” He is known for his focus and disciplined upbringing; in interviews he and his brother have described a childhood with limited distractions and strong emphasis on training and studies. Vijayveer has cited Indian shooter Gagan Narang as an inspiration.

Personal life
Vijayveer’s father, Gurpreet Singh Sidhu, worked as an assistant education officer and passed away in 2017 after a prolonged illness. His mother, Rano Kaur Sidhu, is a teacher. Vijayveer is unmarried. His identical twin, Udhayveer Sidhu, is also a competitive sports shooter and one of Vijayveer’s closest sporting rivals and training partners.

Latest updates
In January 2024 Vijayveer secured one of India’s quota places for the Paris Olympics by taking silver at the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Jakarta. That achievement aligns with a long-term goal he has held since his junior years: to compete for India at the Paris Games.

Vijayveer’s career continues to bridge junior success and senior-level ambitions, with team and individual medals at continental and world events forming the foundation of his progress toward major championships.
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Recent Work

Silver — Asian Olympic Qualifiers, Jakarta

Secured an Olympic quota place for Paris 2024 in the 25 m rapid-fire pistol event by winning silver.

2024
Bronze — 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol Team, Asian Games, Hangzhou

Part of the Indian team that won bronze in the men’s 25 m rapid-fire pistol event.

2023
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Career Highlights

  1. Gold medals at ISSF junior events in Suhl (2018) and junior world championship podium finishes
  2. Multiple World Championship and ISSF Junior Cup medals across 2018–2022
  3. National junior 25 m pistol gold at the 64th National Shooting Championship (2021)
  4. Bronze with India in the men’s 25 m rapid-fire pistol team at the 2022 Asian Games
  5. Won an Olympic quota for Paris 2024 at the Asian Olympic Qualifiers (January 2024)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vijayveer Sidhu born?

21 June 2002

What is Vijayveer Sidhu known for?

Sports shooter

What is Vijayveer Sidhu’s marital status?

Unmarried