Asian Games 2026: India's men's skeet trio wins bronze, Murmu congratulates shooters
Synopsis
India's shooters delivered a shooting double at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya — both the men's and women's skeet teams claiming bronze on the same day. Anantjeet Singh Naruka top-scored with 119 out of 125, and he now lines up for the individual final, keeping India's medal momentum alive at the Aichi range.
Key Takeaways
Anantjeet Singh Naruka , Bhavtegh Singh Gill , and Mairaj Ahmad Khan won bronze in the Men's Skeet Team event at the 2026 Asian Games on 23 September 2026 .
India's combined score was 346 ; China won gold with 357 , Kazakhstan took silver with 336 .
Anantjeet was India's top scorer with 119/125 ; Mairaj contributed 116 and Bhavtegh added 111 .
India also won a Women's Skeet Team bronze the same day through Parinaaz Dhaliwal , Raiza Dhillon , and Maheshwari Chauhan .
President Droupadi Murmu congratulated both teams via posts on X .
Anantjeet has qualified for the individual Men's Skeet final , giving India another medal opportunity in Nagoya.
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday, 23 September 2026 congratulated the Indian men's skeet team — Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Bhavtegh Singh Gill, and Mairaj Ahmad Khan — after the trio claimed a bronze medal in the Men's Skeet Team event at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya. The win added to India's growing medal haul in shooting at the Games.
How the Final Unfolded
The Indian team posted a combined score of 346 at the Aichi Prefectural shooting range to finish third in the competition. China claimed the gold medal with a dominant 357 points, while Kazakhstan took the silver with 336.
Anantjeet Singh Naruka was India's standout performer, contributing 119 points out of a possible 125. Veteran Mairaj Ahmad Khan added 116, and Bhavtegh Singh Gill rounded off the scorecard with 111. The margin between India and Kazakhstan was 10 points, underlining how crucial each shooter's contribution was.
What President Murmu Said
Posting on X, President Murmu wrote: 'India's shooters continue to shine at the Asian Games! Warm congratulations to Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Bhavtegh Singh Gill and Mairaj Ahmad Khan on securing the Bronze Medal in the Men's Skeet Team event at the Asian Games 2026. Your outstanding performance has brought pride to the nation. May you always excel and bring greater laurels to the country.'
India's Shooting Double on Wednesday
This bronze was India's second skeet team medal on the same day. Earlier, the women's trio of Parinaaz Dhaliwal, Raiza Dhillon, and Maheshwari Chauhan also secured a bronze in the Women's Skeet Team event — a feat President Murmu had separately congratulated. However, India missed out in the individual women's skeet final, where Dhillon finished fourth with a score of 23 and Dhaliwal came eighth with 8.
What to Watch Next
Anantjeet Singh Naruka has also qualified for the individual Men's Skeet final, giving India a fresh opportunity to add to its shooting tally in Nagoya. With the shooting range continuing to deliver medals, India's marksmen and women remain one of the country's most reliable medal sources at the 2026 Asian Games.
Point of View
Where Dhillon and Dhaliwal could not convert team form into individual glory. For Indian shooting to move from a bronze-dominant program to a gold-contending one at the next Asian Games, the individual final conversion rate will need work. Anantjeet's upcoming individual final is precisely that kind of litmus test.
NationPress
23 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the bronze medal in the Men's Skeet Team event at Asian Games 2026?
India's trio of Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Bhavtegh Singh Gill, and Mairaj Ahmad Khan won the bronze medal in the Men's Skeet Team event at the 2026 Asian Games on 23 September 2026. The team posted a combined score of 346 at the Aichi Prefectural shooting range in Nagoya.
What was India's score in the Men's Skeet Team final at Asian Games 2026?
India scored a combined 346, finishing third behind China (357, gold) and Kazakhstan (336, silver). Anantjeet Singh Naruka top-scored with 119 out of 125 for India.
Did India win any other shooting medals on the same day?
Yes, the Indian women's skeet team of Parinaaz Dhaliwal, Raiza Dhillon, and Maheshwari Chauhan also won a bronze medal on the same day. However, India missed out on a medal in the women's individual skeet final, with Dhillon placing fourth and Dhaliwal eighth.
What did President Droupadi Murmu say about the bronze medal?
President Murmu posted on X praising the shooters, saying their 'outstanding performance has brought pride to the nation' and wishing them continued success. She issued a separate congratulatory post for the women's skeet team bronze earlier in the day.
Is Anantjeet Singh Naruka competing in any more events at Asian Games 2026?
Yes, Anantjeet Singh Naruka has qualified for the individual Men's Skeet final at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, giving India an additional opportunity to add to its shooting medal tally.
