Indian archer Prathamesh Jawkar beat world No. 1 Mike Schloesser by one point to claim gold in the second stage of the 2023 Hyundai Archery World Cup in Shanghai.
Wiki/Biography
Prathamesh Samadhan Jawkar was born on Monday, September 8, 2003 in Buldana, Maharashtra, India (age 19, 2023). His zodiac sign is Virgo. He completed his education from Prabodhan Vidyalaya, Buldhana. He began learning archery at the age of twelve and later became an outstanding archer.
Childhood Photos of Prathamesh Jawkar
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 9″
Weight (approximately): 65 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
family
He comes from a Hindu family.
parents and siblings
His father’s name is Samadhan Jawkar, a private employee.
Samadhan Jawkar, father of Prathamesh Jawkar
Childhood photos of Prathamesh Jawkar with his parents
Family photos of Prathamesh Jawkar
wife
He is unmarried.
Relationships/Affairs
He is single.
Profession
He trained under coach Chandrakant Ilag and participated in many local and state archery competitions.
Prathamesh Jawkar (right) and his coach Chandrakant Ilag
He has shown his talent by winning many medals in compound events. After winning a medal at a national level competition, he was selected for an international competition.
Prathamesh Jawkar practices archery
He finished sixth in the third ISSF International Solidarity Archery Championship in Bangladesh in 2019, fourth in the first leg of the 2022 Asian Cup in Phuket, Thailand in 2022, and fourth in Antali, Turkey in 2023 Finished seventh in the first stage of the 2023 Hyundai Archery World Cup in Asia. The Netherlands’ number one Mike Schlosser won the world championship in the second stage of the 2023 Hyundai Archery World Cup in Shanghai with a score of 149-148.
This is the land where great warriors like Sri Rama, Arjuna roamed with bows and arrows
This land completely neglects the skill of archery
How many of you have heard of 19-year-old Prathamesh Samadhan Javkar from India?
He is the new world champion… pic.twitter.com/2SPlsQVNHg
— Coach Sudhir 🇮🇳 (@SudhirPuthran) May 21, 2023
medal
the gold
- 41st NTPC Senior (M&W) National Archery Championships Men’s Team Competition Jammu 2022
- Jharkhand Karswan 2nd NTPC National Archery Ranking Tournament 2022 Senior Category
- 42nd NTPC Junior (M&W) National Archery Championship Mixed Team Event 2022 at Panaji, Goa
- 2022 Sulaymaniyah Asian Cup, Iraq, Second Round Men’s Combined Match
- 2023 Shanghai Hyundai Archery World Cup Second Stage Men’s Compound Competition
Prathamesh Jawkar wins gold medal in second phase of Hyundai Archery World Cup 2023 in Shanghai
silver
- 41st NTPC Senior (M&W) National Archery Championship, Jammu 2022 Mixed Team Event
- Junior and Senior Categories of the 1st NTPC National Archery Ranking Tournament 2022 in Hyderabad, Telangana
- 42nd NTPC Junior (M & W) National Archery Championship 50 + 50 Meters 2022 at Panaji, Goa
- 29th NTPC Senior Indian Round Competition and 42nd NTPC Senior Recurve Men’s Team Competition at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat 2023
Prathamesh Jawkar wins medals at 29th NTPC Senior Indian Round and 42nd NTPC Senior Recurve Championships (right)
bronze
- 42nd NTPC Junior (M & W) National Archery Championship 2022 Men’s Compound Event at Panaji, Goa
- Jharkhand Karswan 2nd NTPC National Archery Ranking Competition Youth Category 2022
- 3rd NTPC National Archery Ranking Championship Junior Compound Men’s Competition 2022 in Amravati, Maharashtra
- 42nd NTPC Junior (M & W) National Archery Championships Olympic Individual in Panaji, Goa 2022
- 50m (Overall), Combined Mixed and Olympic Individual in 29th NTPC Senior Indians and 42nd NTPC Senior Recurve at Ektanaga, Kevadiya, Gujarat, 2023
Prathamesh Jawkar bagged 4 medals in 29th NTPC Senior Indian Round and 42nd NTPC Senior Recurve Championships
Facts/Trivia
- In his spare time, he often enjoys photography.
Click for photo by Prathamesh Jawkar
- He has a YouTube channel where he frequently posts videos about archery.
- Prominent Indian industrialist Anand Mahindra praised Prathamesh Jawkar’s temperament after his World Cup victory in 2023 on Twitter, writing that he will follow Prathamesh Jawkar’s career.
It’s unbelievable. He seems to have a will of steel and laser-like focus. A champion is in the making. you’re right, @SudhirPuthran I hadn’t heard of him until today, but I’ll be tracking him from now on. I hope he wins the final in Hermosillo in September. May he rise! https://t.co/fJe3KLfCUz
— Anand Mahindra (@anandmahindra) May 21, 2023
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