India Dominates Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026

India finished atop the medal standings at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026, securing a commanding 94 medals, including 51 gold, 23 silver and 20 bronze. The championship concluded at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi, with the hosts delivering a dominant performance on the final day.

India added six gold, three silver and four bronze medals on the concluding day, underlining its supremacy in continental shooting competitions.

Podium Sweep in 25m Pistol Events

Indian shooters swept the podium in the 25m Centre Fire Pistol event. Amanpreet Singh clinched gold with a score of 589-24x, followed by Olympian Gurpreet Singh, who secured silver with 584-20x. Ankur Goel completed the sweep with bronze at 570-11x. The trio also combined to win team gold.

In the 25m Pistol Junior event, Suraj Sharma continued his impressive run by winning gold with 585-25x. Mukesh Nelavalli secured silver with 582-21x, while Deaflympics medallist Abhinav Deshwal claimed bronze with 573-17x. The Indian trio also captured team gold in the junior category.

Success in 50m Rifle Prone

In the 50m Rifle Prone Women’s event, Olympian Sift Kaur Samra won silver with a score of 623.2. Veteran shooter and 2010 World Champion Tejaswani Sawant earned bronze, marking her return to the international podium after five years. Yelizaveta Bezrukova of Kazakhstan took gold. Sift, Tejaswani and Manini Kaushik secured team gold for India.

In the junior category, Dhavalika Devi Nyamurus won bronze with 614.1. Kazakhstan’s Tomiris Amanova and Darya Ponomarenko claimed gold and silver respectively. The Indian trio of Prachi Gaikwad, Anuskha Thokur and Devi clinched team gold.

Team Events Seal Dominance

India added four gold medals in team events on the final day, consolidating its lead in the overall standings. The strong showing across senior and junior categories reflected the depth of India’s shooting talent and structured training ecosystem.

Important Facts for Exams

• Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026 was held at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, New Delhi.
• India secured 94 medals, including 51 gold.
• 25m Centre Fire Pistol and 50m Rifle Prone are key ISSF shooting events.
• Team events contribute significantly to overall medal standings in continental championships.

Strengthening India’s Shooting Profile

The performance at the continental meet reaffirms India’s growing stature in global shooting sports. Consistent podium finishes in both individual and team events highlight a robust pipeline of emerging and experienced shooters, strengthening India’s prospects in upcoming international competitions.