New Delhi: Veteran shooter Chandro Tomar, nicknamed “Shooter Dadi”, has tested positive for COVID-19. Reportedly, she has been admitted to a hospital due to breathing trouble.
“Dadi Chandro Tomar is corona positive and admitted to hospital due to breathing problems. May God protect everyone – family,” the tweet in Hindi read.
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दादी चंद्रो तोमर कोरोना पॉज़िटिव हैं और साँस की परेशानी के चलते हॉस्पिटल में भर्ती हैं । ईश्वर सबकी रक्षा करे – परिवार
— Dadi Chandro Tomar (@realshooterdadi) April 26, 2021
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Chandro Tomar started shooting when she was over 65 years old and had picked up a rifle by chance. She took part in several competitions with her sister Prakashi Tomar, also one of the oldest female shooters in the world.
Chandro Tomar has won over 30 national championships and numerous other competitions.