By Shalini Venugopal Bhagat

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Sharpshooter takes aim at India’s patriarchy

Chandro Tomar is believed to be the oldest professional sharpshooter in the world

Chandro Tomar, 89, practices with her air pistol at a range being built at her house in the village of Johri, India, Feb. 14, 2021. Tomar, believed to be the oldest professional sharpshooter in the world, is a feminist icon in India who has mentored and coached dozens of young women in her village and beyond for more than 20 years. There’s even a Bollywood movie based on her life and that of fellow competitor and sister-in-law Prakashi Tomar.

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