India Wins Bronze at Asian Games 2026 in Skeet Men Team Event

India's shooting contingent continues to shine at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 as the men's skeet team claimed a prestigious bronze medal on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The formidable trio of Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Bhavtegh Singh Gill, and veteran Mairaj Ahmad Khan demonstrated exceptional skill and nerve to secure the podium finish. Razia Dhillon, Maheshwari Chauhan, and Parinaaz Dhaliwal Win Bronze at Asian Games 2026 Skeet Women Team Event.

The Indian team finished the event with a total score of 346 points. This put them in a tie with Kazakhstan for the bronze medal position, necessitating a tense shoot-off. Holding their composure under pressure, the Indian shooters emerged victorious in the tie-breaker, clinching the bronze medal and adding to the nation's growing collection of accolades at the Games. Qatar took home the gold medal in the event, while Kuwait secured the silver.

Individual Brilliance on Display

Adding to the team's success, Anantjeet Singh Naruka, a rising star in Indian skeet shooting, also delivered a stellar individual performance. He successfully qualified for the men's skeet individual final, which is scheduled to take place later today, September 23, 2026, at 12:30 PM IST. Naruka's dual achievement underscores his strong form and potential for further medals in the competition.

India's Shooting Legacy Continues

The bronze medal in the men's skeet team event contributes to India's burgeoning medal count in shooting at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. This performance follows earlier successes, including a bronze medal won by the Indian women's skeet team on the same day. The continued excellence across various shooting categories firmly establishes India as a dominant force in the sport at the continental level. India at Asian Games 2026: Day 5 Full Schedule of Indian Athletes in Action Today on September 23.

Athlete Profiles

Here's a look at the accomplished shooters who brought glory to India:

• Anantjeet Singh Naruka (Age 28)
• Born: July 1, 1998
• Career Highlights: Bronze medalist at the World Cup Final, silver and bronze medalist at previous Asian Games (Hangzhou 2022 - men's skeet individual silver and team bronze), triple gold medalist at Asian Championships (including men's skeet gold at Asian Championships 2025).
• Bhavtegh Singh Gill (Age 23)
• Born: July 8, 2003
• Career Highlights: Two-time Junior World Championship medallist, silver medalist in men's skeet at ISSF Junior World Cup, multiple gold and silver medals at the 67th National Shooting (Skeet Men) Championship-2024, World University Champion (FISU World University Championship 2025).
• Mairaj Ahmad Khan (Age 51)
• Born: November 2, 1975
• Career Highlights: Two-time Olympian (Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020), first Indian skeet shooter to qualify for Olympics, first Indian to win a men's skeet World Cup gold (Changwon 2022), World Cup silver (Rio 2016), multiple Asian Championship medals including team gold (2011) and individual silver (2019), team gold at 2010 Commonwealth Games.

This bronze medal is a testament to the dedication, rigorous training, and competitive spirit of the Indian men's skeet team, promising more thrilling performances as the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 progress.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 23, 2026 11:22 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).