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Elavenil Valarivan retweeted
Indian sport has seen a significant shift in the way athletes are supported, writes Elavenil Valarivan. She reflects on how PM @narendramodi's support has extended from encouraging young talent through Khel Mahakumbh and Khelo India to providing athletes with training, facilities and support at the highest level.
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Hearty congratulations to Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Uttam Maskar & Vidarsa K Vinod on winning Silver in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle Team event at the Asian Games 2026!
And what a day for Elavenil, with a second Silver in the individual event. India is cheering for you! Many more laurels ahead 🇮🇳
Thank you so much sir for your wishes.
Congratulations to Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Uttam Maskar and Vidarsa K Vinod on clinching the Silver Medal 🥈 in the 10m Air Rifle Women’s Team event at the Asian Games 2026.
Elavenil’s exceptional feat of adding a second silver medal 🥈 with her performance in the 10m Air Rifle Women’s Individual event makes the day even more memorable.
May their dedication and success inspire many aspiring sportspersons across the country. Wishing them many more laurels in the years ahead.
Elavenil Valarivan retweeted
Bullseye. Silver x 2! 🎯🥈
Congratulations to Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa Vinod on winning silver medals in the 10m Air Rifle!
#WhistlePodu #AsianGames
Thank you so much sir for your wishes✨
India’s medal account at the Asian Games 2026 has opened with two Silver Medals in Women’s 10m Air Rifle!
Heartiest congratulations to Elavenil Valarivan on winning Silver in the individual event, following her Silver in the team event alongside Sonam Uttam Maskar and Vidarsa K Vinod.
This remarkable achievement has brought immense pride to the nation and given Team India a strong start at the Games.
Best wishes for many more glorious achievements.
Jai Hind!
Thank you so much sir for your wishes.
Heartiest congratulations to Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Uttam Maskar and Vidarsa K. Vinod on winning the 🥈 in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle Team Event at the #2026AsianGames.
Their remarkable performance has brought immense pride to the nation and added another memorable chapter to India’s sporting journey. Wishing them continued success and many more laurels in the years ahead!
#AsianGames2026
Elavenil Valarivan retweeted
Heartiest congratulations to Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Uttam Maskar and Vidarsa K. Vinod on winning the 🥈 in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle Team Event at the #2026AsianGames.
Their remarkable performance has brought immense pride to the nation and added another memorable chapter to India’s sporting journey. Wishing them continued success and many more laurels in the years ahead!
#AsianGames2026
Elavenil Valarivan retweeted
#WATCH | Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Dr. R Valarivan (father of Elavenil Valarivan) says, "We are very happy because it is her 12 years of hard work... The Gujarat government has supported her to a very large extent... Her aim is to get a medal in the Olympics. So next time, she will definitely be getting that one..."
#WATCH | Ahmedabad, Gujarat: On Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan winning the Silver medal in the Women's 10m Air Rifle Team event at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Dr. Saroja Valarivan (mother of Elavenil Valarivan) says, "We were watching the match live this morning. She was right at the top—it looked like she was going to win gold—but in the final moments, she secured silver. Still, it is a silver for India and for Gujarat, and we are overjoyed. The whole family is delighted. It feels wonderful that she has brought a medal for India..."
Elavenil Valarivan retweeted
India’s first individual medal is here! 🇮🇳✨
Elavenil Valarivan wins silver in the women’s 10m air rifle at the #AichiNagoya2026 Asian Games. 🥈
Elavenil Valarivan retweeted
Another Silver for Elavenil!
Elavenil Valarivan shines once again, securing the Silver Medal in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle Individual event at the #AsianGames2026.
Two Silvers. One incredible campaign. Congratulations, Elavenil!
#Cheer4Bharat
Elavenil Valarivan retweeted
🚨 INDIAN WOMEN’S 10M AIR RIFLE TEAM WINS THE SILVER MEDAL FOR INDIA! 🥈
The Trio of Sonam, Elavenil & Vidarsa wins first medal for India at Asian Games 2026
Indian Team Overall Score: 1898.0
WELL DONE GIRLS! 🔥🔥🔥
Elavenil Valarivan retweeted
"Next time, she will definitely be getting that one." 🥈
Elavenil Valarivan's silver at the Asian Games has her family in Gujarat celebrating.
Her mother says she was right at the top and looked set for gold, but a silver for India and Gujarat still means the world to them.
Her father calls it the result of 12 years of hard work.
#AsianGames #AsianGames2026 #Shooting #TeamIndia
Elavenil Valarivan retweeted
Intense gold medal fight between Hinata and Ela. Hinata held her Nerves to secure the Gold with a Games Record of 253.Should have been a gold for Ela the way she started things off.
Elavenil Valarivan retweeted
Elavenil Valarivan,27, wins India's first individual medal of the Nagoya Games. She takes silver in the women's 10m air rifle competition. She finishes behind Japan's Taichi Hinata but ahead of the Olympic champion Hyojin Ban. She was chasing gold until the last 3 shots. Still, a first ever Games medal for Elavenil.
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Elavenil was stellar. LA28 could be the final thing for her.
EXCLUSIVE 🚨
"The experience from two Olympics have helped me a lot" - Elavenil Valarivan after the double silver medal
@iabhijitdesh @AsianGames_2026
#asiangames2026
Elavenil Valarivan retweeted
What has made Elavenil Valarivan one of India’s most consistent shooters? 🤔🥈
For more than a decade, she has had the same team around her and has continued to use the same equipment consistency that has played a key role in her journey to her first major multi-sport medals at the Asian Games 2026.
Read the full story. 👇
✍️:@Abhiee0312
thebridge.in/asian-games/202…
#asiangames #AichiNagoya2026
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Elavenil Valarivan was born on 2 August 1999 in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, and grew up in Ahmedabad. Her father Valarivan Ruthrapathy is a scientist and IIT Madras alumnus; her mother Saroja is a teacher; her brother Ereivan is a Captain in the Indian Army. She studied English at Gujarat University. Before shooting she tried athletics (she won a school 200m race as a child), judo, badminton, handball and kabaddi — shooting entered her life almost by chance
Today she won silver medal 🥈 in 10m air rifle event in Asian games !
We are super proud of her .
Her name means “spring” in Tamil.
Quiet. Fresh. Precise.
That’s Ela. 🇮🇳
