Asian Games 2026: India win silver in men's 10m Air Rifle team event in Nagoya
Synopsis
India's rifle shooters are carrying the nation's flag at Asian Games 2026 — all three medals so far are silvers from shooting. The men's 10m air rifle trio of Rudrankksh Patil, Himanshu Dhillon, and Parth Mane added to Elavenil Valarivan's double silver on Sunday, but China's world-record 1899.0 sets the bar India will need to clear to convert silver into gold.
Key Takeaways
Himanshu Dhillon , Parth Mane , and Rudrankksh Patil won silver in the men's 10m air rifle team event at Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya .
India's combined team score was 1890.1 points ; China clinched gold with a world-record 1899.0 .
Rudrankksh Patil scored 631.8 in qualification — his second Asian Games medal in this event after winning gold at Hangzhou 2023 .
Rudrankksh and Himanshu also qualified for the individual final by finishing in the top eight.
Elavenil Valarivan had won two silvers on the opening day of shooting, including her first individual Asian Games medal.
India's total at Asian Games 2026 stands at three medals , all silver, all from shooting.
India's men's 10m air rifle team of Himanshu Dhillon, Parth Mane, and Rudrankksh Patil claimed the silver medal at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya on Monday, 21 September, pushing India's overall tally at the Games to three medals — all of them silver, and all from shooting.
How India Finished
Rudrankksh Patil led the Indian charge with a strong qualification score of 631.8, finishing third in the 60-shot qualification round. Himanshu Dhillon added 630 to finish seventh, while Parth Mane contributed 628.3, giving the trio a combined score of 1890.1 points. Both Rudrankksh and Himanshu, finishing in the top eight of the qualification, also qualified for the individual final.
China's World-Record Gold, South Korea's Bronze
China dominated the event, clinching gold with a world-record score of 1899.0 — a performance that underscored their deep bench in rifle shooting. South Korea took bronze with 1884.2 points, leaving India's silver as a creditable result against formidable regional competition.
Rudrankksh's Second Asian Games Medal
This was Rudrankksh Patil's second Asian Games medal in the 10m air rifle team event. He previously won gold at the Hangzhou 2023 Asian Games, making him one of India's most experienced shooters in the format at this level.
Elavenil's Double Silver on Day One
India's shooting success at Nagoya had begun a day earlier. Elavenil Valarivan returned from Sunday's opening day of shooting with two silver medals — one in the women's 10m air rifle individual event and another in the team event. The individual medal was notably her first at the Asian Games; she had competed at Jakarta 2018 as a teenager without reaching the final. Elavenil also holds the Asian record of 253.6, set while winning the Asian Championships in Shymkent, a title she successfully defended at the 2026 Asian Championships in New Delhi.
India's Medal Haul in Context
India's tally of three silver medals at Nagoya — all from shooting — contrasts with an exceptional showing at the previous edition. At Hangzhou 2023, Indian shooters alone won seven golds, nine silvers, and six bronzes, contributing an unprecedented 22 medals in the sport. With individual finals still to be contested and other sports events ongoing, India's tally is expected to grow in the coming days.
Point of View
Even as Indian shooting has grown structurally deeper since Jakarta 2018. The good news: with Rudrankksh and Himanshu in the individual finals, the colour of India's fourth medal could change. The broader question is whether this silver-heavy start reflects a ceiling in team events or simply the misfortune of competing in the same era as China's best rifle shooters.
NationPress
21 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the men's 10m air rifle team silver for India at Asian Games 2026?
India's silver medal in the men's 10m air rifle team event at Asian Games 2026 was won by Himanshu Dhillon, Parth Mane, and Rudrankksh Patil. Their combined score was 1890.1 points at the competition held in Nagoya on 21 September.
Who won gold in the men's 10m air rifle team event at Asian Games 2026?
China won gold with a world-record score of 1899.0. South Korea claimed bronze with 1884.2 points.
How many medals has India won at Asian Games 2026 so far?
India has won three medals at Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, all silver and all from shooting. The medals were won by Elavenil Valarivan (two silvers on Day 1) and the men's 10m air rifle team (one silver on Day 2).
Has Rudrankksh Patil won an Asian Games medal before?
Yes, Rudrankksh Patil won gold in the men's 10m air rifle team event at the Hangzhou 2023 Asian Games. His silver at Nagoya 2026 is his second Asian Games medal in the same event.
What is Elavenil Valarivan's achievement at Asian Games 2026?
Elavenil Valarivan won two silver medals on the opening day of shooting at Asian Games 2026 — one in the women's 10m air rifle individual event and one in the team event. The individual silver was her first-ever Asian Games medal in an individual discipline.
