Who are the Double Trap Champions at the National Shooting Championships?
Synopsis
In an exhilarating conclusion to the 68th National Shooting Championship, Mohd. Asab and Anushka Singh Bhati claimed top honors in the men's and women's double trap events. With fierce competition and remarkable scores, these champions showcased their skills at the prestigious Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range. Discover all the thrilling details and results from this national spectacle!
Key Takeaways
Asab and Anushka Singh Bhati crowned as national champions.
Over 17,000 participants competed in various shooting events.
Significant performances in junior categories highlighted the growing talent.
The double trap events concluded at the Dr.
Karni Singh Shooting Range .
Competitive spirit showcased across all age groups.
New Delhi, Jan 6 (NationPress) Mohd. Asab from Uttar Pradesh and Anushka Singh Bhati of Rajasthan have been crowned the national champions in their respective categories at the Double Trap events held during the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions (Shotgun) at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range near New Delhi on Tuesday.
Mohd. Asab secured the gold medal in the men's double trap with an impressive score of 101 hits, tallying 27, 25, 28, and 21 across four rounds. Close behind was Ankur Mittal from ONGC, who earned the silver with 99 hits (26, 25, 24, 24), while Ketan Bhimjibhai Patel of Gujarat rounded out the podium with 90 hits (25, 21, 23, 21).
The women's double trap title was claimed by Anushka Singh Bhati, who led the competition with 77 hits (14, 18, 21, 24). The silver medal went to Varsha Varman of Madhya Pradesh, who won a shoot-off against Yeshaya Hafiz Contractor from Gujarat, both finishing on 73 hits, with Yeshaya taking bronze after a +1 shoot-off.
Yeshaya also excelled in the junior and youth women's categories, winning gold in both, ahead of Krishika Joshi of Punjab, who took silver with 72, and Avani Alankar Koli of Maharashtra, who secured bronze with 71. This trio repeated their success in the youth category.
In the junior men's segment, Bhai Shiraz Singh Sidhu from Punjab emerged victorious in a tie-breaking shoot-off, achieving gold with 89+2 hits. His teammate Keshav Chauhan took silver with 89 hits, while Tavrez Singh Sandhu also from Punjab claimed bronze with 83 hits.
For the youth men's category, Manavrajinsinh Rajendrasinh Chudasama from Gujarat took gold with 80 hits, Jagatveer Singh of Punjab secured silver with 78, and Samarjit Pranil Ingle of Maharashtra completed the podium with bronze at 77 hits.
The conclusion of the double trap events signifies the end of the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions, which witnessed over 17,000 competitors showcasing remarkable talent in rifle, pistol, and shotgun disciplines across all age groups.
Other Results (Double Trap)
Men Team
Uttar Pradesh (Mohd. Asab, Anant Shivam Pratap Singh, Syed Ali Bin Hadi) – Gold (263.0)
Rajasthan (Bhanu Pratap Singh, Harshvardhan Singh Kaviya, Vinay Pratap Singh C.) – Silver (257.0)
Punjab (Keshav Chauhan, Prithvi Singh Chahal, Jagatveer Singh) – Bronze (251.0)
Women Team
Maharashtra (Avani Alankar Kol, Rajkuwar Pranil Ingle, Smita Vikram Sawant) – Gold (195.0)
Rajasthan (Anushka Singh Bhati, Anandi Singh, Gitanjali Chauhan) – Silver (188.0)
Punjab (Krishika Joshi, Katha Bhandari, Deep Shikha) – Bronze (158.0)
Junior Women's Team
Maharashtra (Avani Alankar Koli, Anagha Sachin Kalokhe, Smita Vikram Sawant) – Gold (187.0)
Rajasthan (Lalenthika Ranawat, Anandi Singh, Misbah Sultana) – Silver (169.0)
Delhi (Ananya Yaduvanshi, Ishika Bhardwaj, Laiba Lateef) – Bronze (152.0)
Junior Men Team
Punjab (Bhai Shiraz Singh Sidhu, Keshav Chauhan, Jagatveer Singh) – Gold (256.0)
Delhi (Arjun Verma, Yeeshu Sharma, Parth Vermani) – Silver (204.0)
Rajasthan (Vinay Pratap Singh C., Mohammad Hatim Khan, Uvais Nasim) – Bronze (203.0)
Master Men
Ronjan Sodhi (Punjab) – Gold
Rahul Noronha (Madhya Pradesh) – Silver
Vikram Bhatnagar (Delhi) – Bronze
Master Women
Pavithra Kishore Madupalli (Tamil Nadu) – Gold
Rajshree Rawat (Uttarakhand) – Silver
Senior Master Men
Panchal Rohit (Gujarat) – Gold
D V Seetharama Rao (Tamil Nadu) – Silver
Nazish Viqar (Uttar Pradesh) – Bronze
Super Master Men
D V Seetharama Rao (Tamil Nadu) – Gold
Ghanshyam Jivram Vyas (Gujarat) – Silver
Jagmail Singh Sidhu (Punjab) – Bronze
Point of View
The 68th National Shooting Championship has reaffirmed the strength and talent of Indian shooters on the international stage. The performances of Mohd. Asab and Anushka Singh Bhati not only highlight individual excellence but also underscore the growing popularity and competitiveness of shooting sports in India. NationPress stands committed to covering such moments that elevate our national pride and inspire the next generation of athletes.
NationPress
9 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the men's double trap championship?
Mohd. Asab from Uttar Pradesh won the men's double trap championship.
Who was the women's double trap champion?
Anushka Singh Bhati from Rajasthan was crowned the women's double trap champion.
Where were the championships held?
The championships took place at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi.
How many participants were there in the championship?
Over 17,000 participants competed in the 68th National Shooting Championship.
What were the notable results in the junior categories?
Yeshaya Hafiz Contractor won gold in both junior and youth women's categories, while Bhai Shiraz Singh Sidhu won gold in the junior men's category.
