Her story began on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, a symbolic beginning for someone who would grow into an athlete defined by patience, resilience and an unwavering devotion to doing what is right. Sharing a birthday with the Father of the Nation became more than a coincidence for her; it became a guiding light.
This is the story of Simranpreet Kaur Brar, born on October 2, 2004, in Faridkot, Punjab, a young woman who has made India proud on the world stage. In her family, sacrifice is not just a word, it is a legacy. Her father, in an act of extraordinary love and belief, gave up a secure government job to help his budding sharpshooter chase a dream that few dare to dream. And today, that dream stands tall.
On the global stage, Simranpreet has carved her name in golden letters. In her debut at the ISSF World Cup Final in the women’s 25-metre pistol event, she shot a remarkable 41 in the final, equalling the World Junior Record, and claimed gold with grace, grit and nerves of steel.
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At the 2025 ISSF World Cup Final in Doha, Qatar, she once again matched the Junior World Record of Paris Olympics champion Yang Ji-In of South Korea with 41 hits out of 50 shots in a fiercely competitive finals field. Not only did she hold her own, she finished ahead of both Yang and Oh Ye-Jin, the Paris Olympic air pistol champion, seizing her first major senior international gold.
Talking to News Arena India, an emotional Simranpreet said, “This is just the beginning. I am deeply thankful to everyone who has shaped me into who I am today — my coaches, my mentors and, above all, my parents, whose support and sacrifices have been the backbone of my journey.”
A BA-II student, her achievement reflects not only her own dedication, but also the strength of the institution that nurtured her, a college known for moulding champions.
Reflecting on her journey, Simranpreet said, “Every competition has taught me resilience. Today, when I stand on the shooting line, I feel the strength of my coaches, my family and my college behind me. Their belief carries me forward.”
Dasmesh Girls College principal Dr S.S. Sangha praised Simranpreet’s extraordinary rise, recalling her steady climb through the ranks. “From her gold medal at the 2022 ISSF Junior World Cup in Germany to another gold in Doha, her track record speaks volumes,” he said with pride.
Dasmesh Girls College, nestled in the heart of Badal village, has long been a cradle of sporting excellence. Its alumnae include Olympians like Avneet Kaur and Simranjit Kaur, Arjuna awardees in shooting and boxing, respectively, whose journeys paved the path that Simranpreet now walks, inspiring new generations of dreamers.
By Joe Williams
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