Asian Games 2023: Elavenil-Parth finish 4th in 10m air rifle mixed team final
Synopsis
India came agonisingly close but left empty-handed in the 10m air rifle mixed team final at Asian Games 2023 in Nagoya, with Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Mane finishing fourth. China shattered world records to take gold, while India's overall shooting tally still stands at five medals — a campaign that has already featured individual heroics from Elavenil, Himanshu Dhillon, and Rudrankksh Patil.
Key Takeaways
Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Rakesh Mane finished fourth in the 10m air rifle mixed team final at Asian Games 2023 , Nagoya .
India's combined score of 376.3 was not enough for a podium; China's Wang Zifei and Sheng Lihao won gold with a world record 507.1 .
India's shooting medal tally stands at five — four silver and one bronze .
Elavenil previously won silver in the women's 10m air rifle individual event and women's team; Parth was part of the silver-winning men's team.
Himanshu Dhillon won silver and Rudrankksh Patil won bronze in the men's 10m air rifle individual event on Monday.
India's overall Asian Games medal tally is six (five silver, one bronze) , including a historic MMA bronze by Suchika .
Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Rakesh Mane narrowly missed a podium finish for India in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the Asian Games 2023 in Nagoya on Tuesday, 22 September, ending fourth in the final at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery.
How the Final Unfolded
The Indian duo posted a combined score of 376.3 in the four-team final, falling short of the bronze-medal mark. China's Wang Zifei and Sheng Lihao dominated proceedings, clinching gold with a world record score of 507.1. South Korea's Hyojin Ban and Hajun Park secured silver with 502.9, while Japan's Misaki Nobata and Naoki Hanakawa claimed bronze with 439.7.
How India Reached the Final
Elavenil and Parth had qualified for the final by finishing second in the qualification round with an aggregate of 634.6. The Chinese pair entered as top qualifiers with a world record total of 638.9. South Korea qualified third with 633.2, and Japan completed the four-team final field.
India's Shooting Campaign So Far
Despite the fourth-place finish in the mixed team event, both shooters have already contributed to India's medal haul at these Games. Elavenil Valarivan won silver in the women's 10m air rifle individual event and was part of the silver-winning women's team. Parth Mane was a member of the silver-winning men's 10m air rifle team, which also featured Himanshu Dhillon and Rudrankksh Patil.
Individually, Himanshu Dhillon delivered a standout performance on his Asian Games debut, winning silver in the men's 10m air rifle event on Monday, with Rudrankksh Patil adding a bronze in the same discipline.
India's Overall Medal Tally in Shooting and Beyond
India's shooting tally currently stands at five medals — four silver and one bronze. India's overall medal count at the Asian Games is six, including five silver and one bronze, with the sixth medal a historic bronze for MMA athlete Suchika, won on Monday. This mixed team near-miss notwithstanding, India's shooting contingent has punched above expectations in Nagoya, and further events remain on the schedule.
Point of View
Five shooting medals from a single Games edition reflects genuine depth in the rifle programme, with Dhillon's debut silver particularly noteworthy. The question going forward is whether the coaching setup can address the final-round consistency gap, especially in mixed team formats where communication and rhythm under pressure are as important as individual marksmanship.
NationPress
22 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How did India finish in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at Asian Games 2023?
India's pair of Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Rakesh Mane finished fourth in the final with a combined score of 376.3, missing a medal. China won gold with a world record score of 507.1, South Korea took silver with 502.9, and Japan claimed bronze with 439.7.
What is India's shooting medal tally at Asian Games 2023?
India's shooting tally stands at five medals — four silver and one bronze. The silvers came from the women's 10m air rifle team, Elavenil Valarivan individually, the men's 10m air rifle team, and Himanshu Dhillon individually, while Rudrankksh Patil claimed the bronze.
What world records did China set in the 10m air rifle mixed team event?
China's Wang Zifei and Sheng Lihao set world records in both the qualification round, with a total of 638.9, and in the final, where they scored 507.1 to win the gold medal at the Asian Games 2023 in Nagoya.
Who is Himanshu Dhillon and what did he achieve at these Asian Games?
Himanshu Dhillon is an Indian shooter who made his Asian Games debut at the 2023 edition in Nagoya. He won silver in the men's 10m air rifle individual event and was also part of the silver-winning men's 10m air rifle team alongside Rudrankksh Patil and Parth Mane.
What is India's overall medal tally at Asian Games 2023 so far?
India's overall tally stands at six medals — five silver and one bronze. The sixth medal was a historic bronze won by MMA athlete Suchika on Monday, making it a notable multi-sport milestone for India at these Games.
