How Did Ramita Jindal and Himanshu Dhillon Secure 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team Gold?
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Synopsis
In a stunning display of skill, Haryana’s Ramita Jindal and Himanshu Dhillon triumphed in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the 68th National Shooting Championships in Bhopal, claiming gold. This victory marks a significant milestone in their shooting careers. Read on to explore the exciting details of their performance and the competition!
Key Takeaways
- Ramita Jindal and Himanshu Dhillon won gold in the 10m air rifle mixed team event.
- The competition was part of the 68th National Shooting Championship.
- The event took place in Bhopal, at the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy.
- Himanshu set a new national record in the men’s 10m air rifle event.
- The championship will continue in New Delhi after Christmas.
Bhopal, Dec 23 (NationPress) The exceptional duo of Ramita Jindal and Himanshu Dhillon from Haryana showcased their skills by clinching the gold medal in the 10 m air rifle mixed team competition at the 68th National Shooting Championship held at the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy in Bhopal on Tuesday.
The talented pair emerged victorious against Maharashtra's Arya Borse and Parth Mane with a score of 16–12 in the final, reinforcing Himanshu's impressive streak following his record-setting performance of 634.5 in the men’s 10m air rifle category on December 22, 2025.
In the battle for bronze, Rajshree Sancheti and Paarth Makhija from Delhi showed great composure to secure third place, triumphing over Madhya Pradesh's Shreya Agrawal and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar with a score of 17–15.
The junior 10m air rifle mixed team gold was claimed by West Bengal's Sandrata Roy and Abhinav Shaw, who defeated Tamil Nadu's Maneshika Tarun Senthil and Shaktivel Senthilvel with a score of 16–8. Meanwhile, Karnataka's Hrudya Shri Kondur and Naraen Pranav secured the bronze after a 17–9 victory over the Andhra Pradesh team comprising Nishitha Bommidi and Ummahesh Maddineni.
In the youth segment, Isha Anil Taksale and Pritam Kendre from Maharashtra emerged victorious after a tightly contested match, edging out Tamil Nadu's Maneshika Tarun Senthil and Shaktivel Senthilvel with a score of 16–14 to take home the gold. The bronze medal was clinched by Karnataka's Tilottama Sen and Abishek Sekhar, who defeated West Bengal's Sandratta Roy and Abhinav Shaw with a score of 17–9.
Following the festive season, the championship will continue in New Delhi, with the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men finals scheduled for Friday, December 26, at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, commencing at 2:00 PM IST.
Other Results:
10m Air Rifle Men
Senior Team
Haryana (Himanshu, Arshdeep Singh, Samarvir Singh) - Gold (1891.1)
Maharashtra (Gajanan Shahadev Khandagale, Parth Rakesh Mane, Abhishek Lahu Kamthe) - Silver (1885.7)
Karnataka (Naraen Pranav, Abishek Sekhar, Darius Saurastri) - Bronze (1885.6)
Junior Team
Haryana (Himanshu, Pranav Jindal, Talwar Singh) - Gold (1883)
Karnataka (Naraen Pranav, Abishek Sekhar, Mithun K R) - Silver (1881.6)
West Bengal (Abhinav Shaw, Ashmit Chatterjee, Baiduriya Biswas) - Bronze (1880.8)
Youth Team
Maharashtra (Himanshu, Pranav Jindal, Talwar Singh) - Gold (1882.2)
Karnataka (Naraen Pranav, Abishek Sekhar, Mithun K R) - Silver (1881.6)
West Bengal (Abhinav Shaw, Swattik Sil, Baiduriya Biswas) - Bronze (1879.5)
Sub-Youth
Pritam Kendre (Maharashtra) - Gold (627.2)
Vivin A S J (Tamil Nadu) - Silver (627)
Shreemanth S (Karnataka) - Bronze (626.9)
Deaf
Mohammed Murtaza Vania (Gujarat) - Gold (629.6)
Shourya Saini (Uttarakhand) - Silver (625.2)
Mohit Kumar Paswan (Odisha) - Bronze (622.4)
Civilian
Onkar Vikas Waghamare (Karnataka) - Gold (630.9)
Tanishq Jaiswal (Madhya Pradesh) - Silver (630.7)
Gajanan Shahadev Khandagale (Maharashtra) - Bronze (630.1)
Civilian Team
Uttar Pradesh (Priyanshu Kumar, Utsav Malik, Abhaydev Chaudhary) - Gold (1882.7)
Uttar Pradesh (Om Gupta, Harsh Surya, Piyush Sharma) - Silver (1881.4)
Haryana (Arshdeep Singh, Chirag Gautam, Talwar Singh) - Bronze (1881)
Junior Civilian
Onkar Vikas Waghamare (Karnataka) - Gold (630.9)
Divyanshu Shailendra Dewangan (Chattishgarh) - Silver (630.5)
Mohammed Murtaza Vania (Gujarat) - Bronze (629.6)
Junior Civilian Team
Uttar Pradesh (Priyanshu Kumar, Aditya Verma, Piyush Sharma) - Gold (1880.6)
Karnataka (Abishek Sekhar, Shishir Ambekallu, Mahesh Mithun K R) - Silver (1877)
Punjab (Arshdeep Singh, Ripudaman Singh Pnaech, Anshul Batra) - Bronze (1875.2)
Master
Man Mohan Singh (Delhi) - Gold
Sachin Pal Bhangalia (Himachal Pradesh) - Silver
Naresh Kumar (Rajasthan) - Bronze
Youth (Foreign National)
Sheersh Bhawnani (Madhya Pradesh) - Gold
Mannsidak (Haryana) - Silver
Anuj Bharadwaj (Karnataka) - Bronze.
Point of View
It is crucial to acknowledge the exceptional talent displayed by Ramita Jindal and Himanshu Dhillon at the National Shooting Championships. Their victory not only highlights their dedication to the sport but also brings recognition to Haryana's growing prominence in shooting. Such achievements inspire the next generation of athletes and reinforce India's position in the global shooting arena.
NationPress
24/12/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What event did Ramita Jindal and Himanshu Dhillon win?
Ramita Jindal and Himanshu Dhillon won the gold medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team event.
Where was the 68th National Shooting Championship held?
The championship was held at the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy in Bhopal.
Who were the runners-up in the mixed team event?
The runners-up were Arya Borse and Parth Mane from Maharashtra.
When will the next championship event take place?
The next championship event will take place in New Delhi on December 26.
What is the significance of this championship?
This championship showcases the best of Indian shooting talent and serves as a platform for athletes to excel in their sport.
