”Shooter Dadi” Chandro Tomar contracts coronavirus, admitted to hospital

PTI, Apr 27, 2021, 11:08 AM IST

New Delhi: Octogenarian shooter Chandro Tomar, nicknamed ”Shooter Dadi”, has tested positive for COVID-19 and admitted to a hospital due to difficulty in breathing.

The Twitter page of the 89-year-old legendary shooter, hailing from the Baghpat village in Uttar Pradesh, posted the development.

“Dadi Chandro Tomar has tested positive for coronavirus and has been admitted to a hospital due to breathing problems. God protect all – Family,” a tweet on her page read.

Chandra was already 60-plus when she picked up the gun for the first time but went on to win many national competitions, even inspiring a Bollywood movie in her life.

She is believed to be the oldest woman sharpshooter in the world.

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