Aakash Purba  

Hometown: Winnipeg, MB 

Home Club/Range: Manitoba Provincial Rifle Association

Disciplines: Women's 10m Air Pistol

Started Shooting: This sport was a part of Aakash’s high school curriculum, so she was part of the high school team in 2015. 

Highlights: 

  • Inter-state Gold champion in 2015 Punjab, IN

  • Won the 2024 Camp Perry Open Championship

  • Won 2024 Canadian National Championship

Advice for newcomers to the sport: Take one step at a time. 

Best advice received: It always boils down to basics so when in confusion or doubt, start from the basics. 

Favourite Memory: Winning Championship in US as a Canadian Participant.

Hobbies: Disturb my brother, dancing (Bhangra) and do cafe hopping

Fun Fact: Aakash is a fairly good Bhangra dancer.

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