India Secured Silver Medal in Shooting
The Indian men's 10m air rifle team earned silver with a combined score of 1890.1 in Aichi-Nagoya.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Olympics
India claimed a silver medal in the men's 10m air rifle team event at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. The team finished behind gold-medalists China and ahead of bronze-medalists South Korea.
Why it matters
The medal reflects India's continued competitiveness in international shooting disciplines. This performance positions Indian athletes for further success in upcoming individual final events.
India's silver-medal shooting trio posted a total of 1890.1 points. Individual qualifiers Rudrankksh Patil, Himanshu Dhillon, and Parth Mane recorded scores of 631.8, 630.0, and 628.3, respectively.
The players
PT Usha
She is the President of the Indian Olympic Association and a former track and field athlete.
Anri Parker
She serves as the CEO of the Namibia National Olympic Committee.
Rudrankksh Patil
He is an Indian shooter who qualified for the individual air rifle final.
Himanshu Dhillon
He is an Indian shooter who qualified for the individual air rifle final.
Aadhya Tiwari
She is an Indian soft tennis player who advanced to the round of 16.
The details
The Indian men's shooting team secured their podium finish by outperforming South Korea, which earned bronze with 1841.4 points. Additionally, the soft tennis pair of Aadhya Tiwari and Jay Meena finished second in their group, successfully qualifying for the round of 16.
Timeline
September 21, 2026: PT Usha met Anri Parker to discuss sporting ties in Aichi-Nagoya.
Season Trajectory
These results significantly bolster India's standing in the current Asian Games medal table. Success in the team and individual shooting events provides momentum as athletes progress into the final knockout stages.
The silver medal confirms India's position on the podium for the 10m air rifle team event. The advancement of Aadhya Tiwari and Jay Meena to the round of 16 in soft tennis secures their place in the next phase of the tournament.
The takeaway
The successful qualification of Indian athletes in both shooting and soft tennis highlights a strong multi-sport performance. These results demonstrate consistent preparation across varying Olympic disciplines.
What happens next
Rudrankksh Patil and Himanshu Dhillon are scheduled to compete in the individual air rifle final.
Further reading
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