Mohsin Nawaz
Mohsin Nawaz | |
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| Born | Faisalabad, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation(s) | Long range F class shooter, Sports Psychologist, Coach |
| Website | mohsinnawaz |
Mohsin Nawaz is a Pakistani long range F class shooter.[1] He has won various national and international medals.[2] He is the only Pakistani shooter to win 3 gold and 2 silver medals in South Africa F class shooting championship.[3]
Biography[edit]
Mohsin Nawaz was born in Faisalabad, Pakistan.[4][5] He has a Bachelor’s degree in Arts. He is also pursuing a Master’s degree in Sports Psychology.[6] Mohsin comes from a family background associated with outdoor activities. He developed his skills at the POF Wah Cantt Shooting Club in Islamabad.[7]
Career[edit]
He started his shooting career in 2007 by participating in a national competition, the 27th PARA Army Shooting Championship for 300M and won a bronze medal.[7] He won his first gold and silver medals in 2016 in the 35th PARA Army Shooting Championship in the 300 M and 800 M categories. In August 2018, he won a bronze medal at Parvez Abbasi Open Shooting.[8]
In October 2022, he earned five medals at the Bisley Long Range Shooting Competition which included three gold and two silver medals.[9] He dominated the top three positions for the majority of the competition.[10] His international medal tally now stands at seven, including a gold from the NRA USA 600 meters in 2018.[9]
In April 2023, he became the first Pakistani to record 400 international match shots, securing the NRA USA classification.[4][11] Nawaz achieved this feat at the Rocky Mountain in 2016, Montana and NRA US Nationals events in 2018.[4][12]
In September 2023, he won a silver medal at the European Long Range Shooting Championship.[13][14][15] Mohsin has also reclaimed the 800-yard Bisley National Record with a stellar score of 75.13 V points.[16]
Business Interests and Sponsorships[edit]
In February 2024, Mohsin Nawaz signed a sponsorship deal with Kahles Scope, becoming the first Pakistani shooter to be sponsored by an international optics brand.[17][18][19]
National[edit]
| Year | Championships | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 27th PARA Army Shooting Championship, 300M | Bronze Medal |
| 2007 | 27th PARA Army Shooting Championship, 300M Iron Sight | Bronze Medal |
| 2015 | POF Shooting Championship | Bronze Medal |
| 2015 | All Pakistan Long Range Shooting Championship | Bronze Medal |
| 2016 | 35th PARA Army Shooting Championship, 300M | Gold Medal |
| 2016 | 35th PARA Army Shooting Championship, 800M | Silver Medal |
| 2016 | All Pakistan Long Range Chandio Cup, 800M | Bronze Medal |
| 2017 | NAVY Shooting Championship, 300M Telescope | Silver Medal |
| 2017 | NAVY Shooting Championship, 300M Iron Sight | Bronze Medal |
| 2018 | All Pakistan Long Range Shooting Championship, 1000M Mehran Cup | Gold Medal |
| 2018 | All Pakistan Chandio Cup, 800M | Gold Medal |
| 2019 | 39th PARA Army shooting championship, 300M | Gold Medal |
| 2019 | 2nd Muhammad Ali Jinnah All Pakistan shooting championship, 300 M Benchrest | Gold Medal |
| 2019 | 2nd Muhammad Ali Jinnah All Pakistan shooting championship, 1000M | Gold Medal |
| 2021 | 40th PARA Army Shooting Championship, 300M | Bronze Medal |
| 2022 | 42nd PARA Central Meet 2022 The open National Challenge Rifle Match, 800M | Gold Medal |
| 2024 | 800 yards 6th MAJOSC 2024 | Bronze Medal |
International[edit]
| Year | Championships | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Rocky Mountain Competition | Gold Medal |
| 2018 | NRA USA Nationals, 600M | Gold Medal |
| 2019 | CIHPRS Shooting Championship Indianapolis, USA, 1000M | Silver Medal |
| 2021 | South Africa Long Range Open Championship | Bronze Medal |
| 2022 | 68th Western Bisley Long Range Championship | 3 Gold Medals 2 Silver Medals |
| 2023 | European Long Range Shooting Championship | Silver Medal |
References[edit]
- ^ "محسن نواز نے انٹرنیشنل ایف کلاس شوٹنگ میں اہم اعزاز حاصل کر لیا". Dunya News.
- ^ "Pakistan shooter Mohsin Nawaz wins silver medal in European Long Range Championship". ASports.tv. 2023-09-12. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ^ Ali, Istafa (2022-10-18). "Mohsin Nawaz Bags 5 Medals In Bisley Long-Range Competition". Neemopani. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ^ a b c "Faisalabad shooter Mohsin earns prestigious NRA classification in US". A Sports. April 9, 2023.
- ^ Desk, Samaa Web (April 10, 2023). "Mohsin Nawaz- Pakistan's only shooter to win in South Africa 2022". Samaa TV.
- ^ John, Alex (2023-06-23). "Beyond Shooting: Empowering Minds Through Mental Advocacy – The Inspiring Journey of a Shooting Maverick- Mohsin Nawaz". Asia Posts- Trending Post Of the World. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ^ a b "About".
- ^ "Navy consolidate lead at Parvez Abbasi Open Shooting". The News International.
- ^ a b "Pakistan shooter Mohsin shines in Bisley long-range competition". A Sports. October 12, 2022.
- ^ Zulfiqar, Suneela (2022-10-13). "Pakistan shooter Mohsin Nawaz shines in Bisley long-range competition". Economy.pk. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ^ "Faisalabad shooter Mohsin earns prestigious NRA classification in US". Arab News. April 10, 2023.
- ^ Zulfiqar, Suneela (2023-04-10). "Pakistani shooter makes history with 400 shots in international matches". Economy.pk. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ^ "Pakistani shooter bags silver at Euro event". The Express Tribune. September 12, 2023.
- ^ "Meet Pakistani shooter Mohsin Nawaz who wins silver at European Long Range Shooting Championship". Pakistan Observer. September 14, 2023.
- ^ "Long-range shooting medalist Mohsin Nawaz shines at FTR European championship". Hum News. September 9, 2023.
- ^ Desk (Lahore), Web (2023-11-02). "Punjab Governor praises Pakistani shooter Mohsin Nawaz for his sterling performances". Pakistan Observer. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ^ "Pakistani shooter Mohsin Nawaz secured the historic sponsorship Geo Tv News". 2024-02-23. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
- ^ Desk, Digital (2024-02-23). "Pakistani Shooter Mohsin Nawaz Secures Historic Sponsorship". The Daily Ausaf Pakistan News. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
- ^ "Shooter Mohsin Nawaz secures major sponsorship". The Express Tribune. 2024-02-23. Retrieved 2024-02-24.