How Did Navy’s Kiran Ankush Jadhav Win Gold in 10m Air Rifle?
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Synopsis
Kiran Ankush Jadhav's triumph in the 10m Air Rifle Men final showcases not only his skill but also highlights the competitive spirit of the National Shooting Championship. This prestigious event continues to unfold, promising more thrilling moments for shooting enthusiasts.
Key Takeaways
- Kiran Ankush Jadhav wins gold in 10m Air Rifle Men final.
- Arjun Babuta takes silver; Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar earns bronze.
- Event held at MP State Shooting Academy, Bhopal.
- Next event is the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team competition.
- Medals presented by esteemed dignitaries.
Bhopal, Dec 22 (NationPress) Kiran Ankush Jadhav from the Navy demonstrated remarkable composure and consistency, achieving the gold medal in the 10m Air Rifle Men final during the 68th National Shooting Championship, taking place at the MP State Shooting Academy.
With a total score of 252.1, Jadhav outperformed Olympian Arjun Babuta, who took home the silver medal with 251.4. The reigning champion in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, secured third place with 229.8.
Arjun's teammate from the Railways, Shahu Tushar Mane, finished fourth with 209.3, followed by Himanshu (181.1), Ramayana Tomer (166.7), Onkar Vikas Waghamare (145.4), and Pradeep Singh (123.3).
In the 10m Air Rifle Men Junior final, Mohammed Murtaza Vania from Gujarat showcased a dominant performance, winning gold with 254.3. Abhinav Shaw from West Bengal claimed silver with 251.6, while Onkar Vikas Waghamare took home the bronze with 230.1.
After a shoot-off, Naraen Pranav from Karnataka finished fourth (209), followed by Divyanshu Shailendra Dewangan (187.5) and Parth Mane (166.9). Uma Mahesh Maddineni (145.3) and Himanshu (123) completed the final lineup.
In the 10m Air Rifle Men Youth final, Onkar Vikas Waghamare improved his performance, winning gold with 250. He edged out his state teammate Naraen Pranav, who received the silver, while Shakthivel Senthivel from Tamil Nadu secured the bronze with 229.5.
Other participants included Parth Mane (208.2), Abhinav Shaw (187.3), and Pritam Kendre (166.4). Abishek Sekhar (145.2) and Ritesh Ravindra Ghule (123.1) completed the finals.
The medal presentations occurred in the esteemed presence of notable figures, including Pawankumar Singh, Secretary General of NRAI, and Sureshwar Singh (MLA), who graced the event as Chief Guest.
The medals were awarded by Col. C. Naren Babu, a recipient of the Sena Medal and Commanding Officer of AMU–Mhow; Shri Nilesh Rane, Director of Caprie Sports; Deepak Kumar Dubey, Coach of the Indian Shooting Team; and other esteemed guests.
Excitement continues at the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy with the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event scheduled for December 23, 2025, with the first final at 12:45 pm.
Other Results
25m Pistol Men
Senior: Mandeep Singh (Haryana) - Gold (587-21x), Amit Kumar (Navy) - Silver (586-25x), Suraj Sharma (Uttar Pradesh) - Bronze (585-13x)
Junior: Suraj Sharma (Uttar Pradesh) - Gold (585-13x), Abhinav Deshwal (Uttarakhand) - Silver (584-15x), Abhinav Choudhary (Rajasthan) - Bronze (580-18x)
Junior Team: Madhya Pradesh (Suraj Sharma, Sahil Choudhary, Yugpratap Singh Rathore) - Gold (1731), Uttar Pradesh (Vijay Kumar Tomar, Parth Rana, Ishan Khan) - Silver (1725), Uttarakhand (Abhinav Deshwal, Yuvraj Singh, Yashvardhan Pundir) - Bronze (1713)
Youth: Suraj Sharma (Uttar Pradesh) - Gold (585-13x), Abhinav Deshwal (Uttarakhand) - Silver (584-15x), Abhinav Choudhary (Rajasthan) - Bronze (580-18x)
Civilian: Amit Ghansela (Uttarakhand) - Gold (583-19x), Arpit Goel (Delhi) - Silver (579-18x), Shravan Mathada Shashidhar (Karnataka) - Bronze (578-16x)
Junior Civilian: Jatin (Madhya Pradesh) - Gold (578-20x), Shravan Mathada Shashidhar (Karnataka) - Silver (578-16x), Nitesh (Delhi) - Bronze (575-16x)
Junior Civilian (Team): Madhya Pradesh (Jatin, Hariom, Yugpratap Singh Rathore) - Gold (1718), Uttar Pradesh (Parth Rana, Daksh Chaudhary, Avinish Singh) - Silver (1710), Punjab (Harmanpreet Singh, Sukrant, Biruday Partap Singh) - Bronze (1710)
Deaf: Abhinav Deshwal (Uttarakhand) - Gold (584-15x), Chetan Hanmant Sapkal (Maharashtra) - Silver (570-26x), Shubham Vashist (Haryana) - Bronze (569-13x)
Trap: Youth Men: Aryan Singh (Gujarat) - Gold (118), Aman Chauhan (Madhya Pradesh) - Silver (112 +3), Manitwa Singh Rawat (Madhya Pradesh) - Bronze (112 +2)
Youth Women: Addya Katyal (Delhi) - Gold (112), Tanisska Senthilkumar (Tamil Nadu) - Silver (105), Darshna Rathore (Rajasthan) - Bronze (104)
Senior Master Men: Darius Chenai (Telangana) - Gold, Dr. Parthiban Manoharan (Tamil Nadu) - Silver, Iqbal Nabi (Uttar Pradesh) - Bronze
Point of View
It's inspiring to witness the dedication and talent displayed at the National Shooting Championship. Kiran Ankush Jadhav's achievement not only represents personal success but also the growing prominence of shooting sports in India. This event is a testament to our athletes' hard work and the bright future ahead for Indian shooting.
NationPress
22/12/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the gold medal in the 10m Air Rifle Men final?
Kiran Ankush Jadhav from the Navy secured the gold medal with a score of 252.1.
Where is the 68th National Shooting Championship being held?
The championship is taking place at the MP State Shooting Academy in Bhopal.
Who were the medalists in the 10m Air Rifle Men final?
The medalists were Kiran Ankush Jadhav (Gold), Arjun Babuta (Silver), and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar (Bronze).
When will the next event take place?
The next event, the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event, is scheduled for December 23, 2025.
Who presented the medals at the ceremony?
The medals were presented by dignitaries including Pawankumar Singh, Secretary General of NRAI, and Col. C. Naren Babu.
