Manish Narwal Wins Silver Medal at Asian Para Games 2026 in Shooting P1-Men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1
Indian shooting star Manish Narwal has clinched a silver medal in the P1-Men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on October 20, 2026. His stellar performance, with a score of 233.7 points, also secured a crucial quota place for India at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
Star Indian para shooter Manish Narwal continued his impressive run on the international stage, securing a silver medal in the P1-Men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 event at the Asian Para Games 2026. The 2020 Tokyo Paralympics gold medalist's stellar performance today, October 20, 2026, also earned India a valuable quota spot for the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics. Deepthi Jeevanji Wins Gold Medal at Asian Para Games 2026 in Women’s 400m T20.
Narwal, known for his precision and composure, posted a score of 233.7 points in the hotly contested final, held at the Aichi-Nagoya Games. While he put up a strong fight, he ultimately finished behind South Korea's Jo Jeongdu, who secured the gold medal with an Asian Para Games record score of 241.3 points. This silver marks an upgrade for Narwal, who had previously won a bronze medal at the Asian Para Games.
India's Paralympic Ambitions Strengthened
The silver medal is not just a testament to Narwal's individual prowess but also a significant boost for India's para-shooting contingent. Securing a quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics ensures India will have representation in this highly competitive event. Narwal becomes the third Indian para shooter to qualify for LA 2028, underscoring the nation's growing strength in the sport.
Fellow Indian shooter Rudransh Khandelwal also featured in the final but finished in seventh position among the eight competitors. The competition at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, which runs from October 18 to 24, 2026, features around 3,000 athletes from 45 National Paralympic Committees competing across 18 sports. Asian Para Games 2026 Medal Tally Updated: India Win Four Golds to Finish Day 1 in Fourth Place.
What's Next for Narwal?
Manish Narwal, who took up shooting in 2016 and has been a consistent performer, winning medals at both Tokyo and Paris Paralympics and receiving the Khel Ratna Award, will now focus on his preparations for the Los Angeles Games. His current form suggests he will be a strong contender for another medal in 2028.
The Asian Para Games 2026 continue to unfold with Indian athletes making their mark across various disciplines, adding to the nation's medal tally. The early success in shooting sets a promising tone for the remainder of the Games.
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