Family & Mentors
The people behind the shot
Mentors & Coaches
Gagan Narang
My Inspiration · Director, Gun For Glory
One of the key members of India's shooting contingent, popularly known as "The 600 Express" for shooting the world-record score of 600 twice. First Indian shooter to qualify for the London 2012 Olympics. His desire to give back to the sport led to the founding of Gun For Glory.
Pawan Singh
My Base Pillar · Jt. Secretary General, NRAI
Joint Secretary General at the National Rifle Association of India, Governing Body member of NRAI, and co-founder of the Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation (Gun For Glory).
Jaspal Rana
My National Coach · Chief Coach, Junior Indian Team
Decorated Indian pistol shooter and national coaching figure. Guided Harshawardhan at the 2018 ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany.
Tosif Sayyed
My First Coach · Coach, Gun For Glory
Managing Committee member of The Maharashtra Rifle Association; ISSF-licensed "B" Judge in rifle and pistol disciplines; ASC-licensed coach in pistol; and a national pistol shooter.
Subodh Korde
My Power of Focusing · Founder, Ekam Consultants
Engineering graduate and founder of Ekam Consultants, working with a "Passion to Develop People" across sports, lean management, innovation, and numerology.
Family
Mahanand Yadav
Father · Director, Unity Facilities
A well-known wrestler in Maharashtra and a disciplined entrepreneur, closely involved in Harshawardhan's training. He holds that every child has a unique talent, and a parent's duty is to recognize and support it.
Sushila Yadav
Mother · Director, Unity Facilities
A caring presence who ensures Harshawardhan has the knowledge, skills, and support to grow, managing his diet and daily routine alongside his training.
Dhananjay Yadav
Brother · Director, Unity Facilities
Harshawardhan's elder brother, who trained alongside him from the very start in 2015 and continues to support him as a steady presence throughout his shooting career.