India Wins Silver Medal at Asian Games 2026 in Men's 10m Air Rifle Team Event
India has made a sensational start at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya on September 21, with the men's 10m air rifle team bagging a silver medal. Competing at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Range, the Indian team demonstrated exceptional skill, amassing a total of 1890.1 points.
India's campaign at the Asian Games 2026 commenced with a brilliant display of marksmanship on Monday, September 21, as the nation's men's 10m air rifle team secured a silver medal. The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games are scheduled from September 19 to October 4, 2026, with some events starting earlier, making September 21 a day within the competition period. The trio of Rudrankksh Patil, Himanshu Dhillon, and Parth Mane, all prominent Indian shooters, combined for a formidable score. Elavenil Valarivan Wins Silver Medal At Asian Games 2026 in Women's 10m Air Rifle.
India’s Men’s 10m Air Rifle Team Wins Silver
🚨 INDIAN MEN’S 10M AIR RIFLE TEAM WINS THE SILVER MEDAL FOR INDIA! 🥈
The Trio of Rudrankksh, Himanshu & Parth wins first medal for India at Asian Games 2026
Indian Team Overall Score: 1890.1
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— The Khel India (@TheKhelIndia) September 21, 2026
Team Event Highlights
Competing at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Range, the Indian team demonstrated exceptional skill, amassing a total of 1890.1 points. This impressive score placed them firmly in the silver medal position, marking a strong start for India's shooting contingent. The gold medal in the men's 10m air rifle team event was claimed by the People's Republic of China, who set a new world record with an astounding 1899.0 points. South Korea secured the bronze medal with a total of 1884.2 points. India at Asian Games 2026: Day 3 Full Schedule of Indian Athletes in Action Today on September 21.
| Country | Team Members | Score | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Sheng Lihao, Ma Sihan, Zhang Changhong | 1899.0 WR | Gold |
| India | Rudrankksh Patil, Himanshu Dhillon, Parth Mane | 1890.1 | Silver |
| South Korea | Park Ha-jun, Shin Mingi, Kwon Hyub-jun | 1884.2 | Bronze |
Looking Ahead
The strong showing in the 10m air rifle event signals India's intent for a successful campaign at the Asian Games 2026. With more shooting events scheduled, the nation will be eagerly watching for further medal hauls from its talented marksmen and markswomen. The individual finals for Rudrankksh Patil and Himanshu Dhillon were held at 9 AM local time (UTC+9) today. Broadcast details for the Asian Games 2026 in various regions are yet to be fully announced, but updates will be provided by official broadcasters as the event progresses.
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