Adele Tan

Singaporean sports shooter with notable titles

Adele Tan - Singaporean sports shooter with notable titles
Born

March 31st, 1999
26 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Singapore

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A sports shooter from Singapore, achieved recognition in the shooting sports discipline. Competed in various international competitions, showcasing exceptional skills in precision shooting. Participated in multiple ISSF World Cup events, and contributed to team successes in shooting championships.

Competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Won a silver medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games

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