Woman quits job after MBA to pursue shooting, wins gold at Nationals
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Monika Jakhar
This is the story of Monika Jakhar, a woman from Sikar district in Rajasthan, who gave up a well-paying job to pursue her passion.
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National Shooting Championship
Monika represented Rajasthan at the 67th National Shooting Championship in Bhopal, winning gold and bronze medals in the 50m rifle event, along with a silver medal.
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Shooting championships
Monika has won over 20 medals in national and international championships. However, shooting was never a childhood hobby or interest for her.
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Job in Delhi after MBA
Monika started working in Delhi after completing her MBA. During a visit to a shooting academy, she was inspired by the players and decided to pursue shooting herself.
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Leaving the job
Monika quit her high-paying job to pursue shooting, and her parents, Vijaypal Singh and Vimla, were initially hesitant but eventually supported her decision.
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National Shooting Championship
Her coach gave her a 10-m air rifle on rent & she began practicing. Monika qualified for the Nationals in her very first attempt, and from there, she never looked back.