Meet Indian-origin Avtar Nanrey: The Brampton shooter who became only the second Canadian to win two major national rifle titles at the same championship
- Avtar NanreyPhoto: The Australia Today/ InstagramAvtar Nanrey’s journey to the top of Canadian rifle shooting began far from the ranges where he now competes.
- He first discovered the sport through the Army Cadets in India, winning a cadet championship in his first competition, then stepped away for more than a decade before returning to competitive shooting in Canada.
- In 2026, the Brampton, Ontario, marksman produced the biggest result of his career at the 142nd Canadian Fullbore National Championship.
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- Avtar NanreyPhoto: The Australia Today/ InstagramAvtar Nanrey’s journey to the top of Canadian rifle shooting began far from the ranges where he now competes.
- He first discovered the sport through the Army Cadets in India, winning a cadet championship in his first competition, then stepped away for more than a decade before returning to competitive shooting in Canada.
- In 2026, the Brampton, Ontario, marksman produced the biggest result of his career at the 142nd Canadian Fullbore National Championship.
Sources: Times of India