India Win Silver Medal at Asian Games 2026 in Men's 50m Rifle 3P Team
Rudrankksh Patil, Aishwary Pratap Tomar, and Niraj Kumar have secured a silver medal for India in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions team event at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. The Indian trio posted a commendable score of 1762-94x, showcasing their precision at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery today, September 25, 2026.
The Indian shooting contingent continues its impressive run at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, with Rudrankksh Patil, Aishwary Pratap Tomar, and Niraj Kumar securing a well-deserved silver medal in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions (3P) team event. Their collective effort at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery on Friday, September 25, 2026, marks another significant achievement for the nation in the prestigious continental competition. Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet Win Gold Medal At Asian Games 2026 in Shooting 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team.
A Close Contest
Team India showcased remarkable skill and composure, registering a formidable score of 1762-94x. While their performance was stellar, they ultimately finished just four points behind the gold medalists, China, who posted a score of 1766-95x. South Korea rounded off the podium, taking home the bronze with a total of 1751-87x.
The qualification round for the team event also served as the individual qualification. Aishwary Pratap Tomar delivered a strong performance, scoring 589-34x, which placed him third in the individual standings and secured his spot in the individual final. Niraj Kumar also made it to the individual final, finishing fourth with a score of 588-34x. Rudrankksh Patil, despite a solid effort of 585-26x, narrowly missed out on the individual final, placing ninth.
Venue and Schedule
The shooting events at the 20th Asian Games are being held at the state-of-the-art Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. This modern facility, known as one of Japan's largest comprehensive shooting ranges, has been hosting competitions from September 20 to October 1, 2026. The Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions Team Final was a highlight of Day 6, concluding earlier today. India at Asian Games 2026: Day 7 Full Schedule of Indian Athletes in Action Today on September 25.
Indian Shooters' Pedigree
The silver medal-winning trio brings a wealth of experience and prior accolades to this achievement:
- Rudrankksh Patil: A former World Champion in the 10m Air Rifle event (2022) and an Asian Games team gold medalist (Hangzhou 2022) in the 10m air rifle event, Patil has consistently demonstrated his prowess on the international stage.
- Aishwary Pratap Tomar: A 2024 Paris Olympian, Tomar also has an Asian Games gold (team, Hangzhou 2022) in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions team event, is a former World Cup gold medallist, and an Asian Champion. He previously set a junior world record in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions.
- Niraj Kumar: A national championship silver medallist in the 50m 3P, Kumar has also secured a World Cup gold medal and notably won gold at the 38th National Games in Dehradun, even besting his teammate Aishwary Pratap Tomar in that competition.
This silver medal is a testament to the dedication and collective strength of Indian shooting, further cementing the nation's position as a force to be reckoned with in Asian sports. With individual finals still to come for Tomar and Kumar, more medals could be on the horizon for Team India.
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