India's Medal Tally Climbs with Shooting Success at Asian Games 2026

India continues to solidify its position in the medal standings at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi, Nagoya, Japan. As of September 21, 2026, India has secured six medals in total, following notable performances in shooting events. Currently, the Indian team ranks 10th overall, with 4 silver and 2 bronze medals but no gold yet.

Key Shooting Achievements

September 20, 2026

India's foray into the shooting events began with impressive results in the women's 10m air rifle competitions. The team of Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Uttam Maskar, and Vidarsa Kochalumkal Vinod secured India’s first medal at the Games with a silver in the team event, posting a score of 1898.0.

Elavenil Valarivan further claimed an individual silver in the same women's 10m air rifle category. She delivered a strong performance throughout the finals, narrowly missing the gold to Japan's Hinata Taichi.

September 21, 2026

The men's 10m air rifle team, comprising Himanshu Dhillon, Parth Rakesh Mane, and Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil, also clinched silver with a combined score of 1890.1.

In individual events, Himanshu Dhillon won silver with a score of 252.4 in the men's 10m air rifle event, while Rudrankksh Patil secured bronze with 230.9.

Context and Future Prospects

India's early shooting success signals strong potential for more medals as the Games continue until October 4. The team's success builds on the foundation laid in previous competitions, where they claimed 22 medals in shooting at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games.

Looking ahead, several events remain on the schedule where India is expected to contend for medals. Notable athletes such as Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh, and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar are anticipated to be key contributors, particularly in the mixed team, pistol, and shotgun events.

As India proceeds through the Asian Games, the focus remains on maintaining momentum in shooting and translating performances into podium finishes across various disciplines.

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