India win gold, silver in shooting at 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya
Synopsis
Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet didn't just win gold at the 2026 Asian Games — they set a new Asian Record of 484.6 in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team final, coming within 3.8 points of the world record. The President of India personally hailed the shooters on X, capping a landmark double-medal day for Indian shooting in Nagoya.
Key Takeaways
Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet won gold in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the 2026 Asian Games on 25 September .
Their score of 484.6 points is a new Asian Record , surpassing Uzbekistan's previous mark of 481.3 .
The gold is India's first shooting gold and second gold medal overall at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 .
Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar , Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil , and Niraj Kumar claimed silver in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions Team event with a combined score of 1762-94x .
The President of India congratulated both squads via posts on X , calling it 'a fine display of precision and partnership.'
India's shooters delivered a standout double-medal performance at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya on 25 September, clinching gold in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event and silver in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions Team event. The President of India celebrated both achievements with personal congratulatory posts on X, calling it 'a fine display of precision and partnership.'
Asian Record in Air Pistol Mixed Team
Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet dominated the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, finishing with 484.6 points — a new Asian Record. Their score surpassed the previous continental mark of 481.3, set by Uzbekistan earlier this year, and came within 3.8 points of the world record.
The Indian pair seized an early lead and held off a challenge from South Korea, finishing 6.6 points clear of the Koreans, who claimed silver with 478 points. Iran took bronze with 415.8. This was India's first shooting gold of the ongoing edition and the country's second gold medal overall at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026.
President's Congratulations
The President of India took to X to personally congratulate both squads. On the air pistol gold, the President wrote: 'A golden finish for Kamaljeet and Suruchi Inder Singh! The duo clinched the Gold Medal for India in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Asian Games 2026. A fine display of precision and partnership. Heartiest congratulations to both of you on this remarkable achievement!'
On the rifle team's silver, the President posted: 'A proud moment for India in shooting at the Asian Games 2026! Heartiest congratulations to Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil and Niraj Kumar on winning Silver Medal in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions Team event. Your commendable performance and excellent teamwork have earned India another medal on the shooting range.'
Silver in Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions
Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil, and Niraj Kumar shot a combined score of 1762-94x in the team final at the Aichi Pref. General Shooting Gallery. China claimed gold with 1766-95x, while South Korea took bronze with 1751-87x.
India's Growing Shooting Haul
The twin medals extend India's increasingly strong run in shooting at Asian Games editions. The 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team result is particularly significant — setting a continental record underlines the technical depth that Indian pistol shooting has developed in recent years. With multiple shooting events still remaining at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, India's medal tally from the range is likely to grow further.
Point of View
And a score within 3.8 points of the world record — at a continental multi-sport event — is a credible signal of a squad capable of Olympic podium runs. The rifle team's silver behind China, meanwhile, reflects a persistent gap at the very top that coaches will need to address before Los Angeles 2028. Two medals in one session from the range also suggests India's shooting programme is no longer dependent on a single star athlete — the squad depth is real.
NationPress
25 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How did India perform in shooting at the 2026 Asian Games on 25 September?
India won two shooting medals on 25 September at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya — gold in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team and silver in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions Team event. The air pistol pair of Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet also set a new Asian Record of 484.6 points.
What Asian Record did India set at the 2026 Asian Games?
Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet set a new Asian Record of 484.6 points in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team final, breaking Uzbekistan's previous continental record of 481.3 set earlier this year. Their score was only 3.8 points short of the world record.
Who won the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions Team silver for India?
Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil, and Niraj Kumar won silver with a combined score of 1762-94x. China took gold with 1766-95x and South Korea claimed bronze with 1751-87x.
What did the President of India say about the shooters?
The President of India posted congratulations on X for both teams, describing the air pistol gold as 'a fine display of precision and partnership' and calling the rifle team silver 'a proud moment for India in shooting at the Asian Games 2026.'
What is the significance of the shooting gold for India at the 2026 Asian Games?
The 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team gold is India's first shooting gold at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and the country's second gold medal overall at this edition. The Asian Record score signals growing depth in Indian pistol shooting ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
