Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

Silver Medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics

Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore is a retired Indian Army officer, Olympic medalist, and politician affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He is best known for his achievements in sports shooting and his role in public service.

       Key Facts:

Military Career:

• Rank: Colonel (retired)

• Service: Indian Army, Grenadiers Regiment

• Years of Service: Over 15 years

• Operations: Participated in active combat, including in Jammu and Kashmir.

• Honors: Received prestigious military decorations for his service, including the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM).

   

Sports Career:

• Discipline: Shooting – Double Trap

• Olympic Medal:  Silver Medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics – First Indian to win an individual silver in Olympic history

   

• Other Achievements:

  • Commonwealth Games: Multiple gold medals (2002, 2006)

  • Asian Games and World Championships: Several medals

• Awards:

  • Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

  • Padma Shri

  • Arjuna Award

     

Political Career:

• Party: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

• Constituency: Jaipur Rural, Rajasthan

• Position Held:

  • Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting

  • Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports

• Known for promoting youth engagement, fitness campaigns, and digital outreach during his tenure.