Historic Bronze for Indian Women's Skeet Team at Asian Games 2026

The Indian women's skeet team made history by winning a bronze medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, a significant achievement celebrated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The team, consisting of Raiza Dhillon, Parinaaz Dhaliwal, and Maheshwari Chauhan, showcased exceptional skill and teamwork. Additionally, the men's skeet team also secured a bronze medal, further highlighting India's prowess in shooting sports. This article delves into the details of their performances and other notable results from the games.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 23, 2026, 16:21 IST

Prime Minister Modi Celebrates Women's Achievement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to the Indian women's skeet team for their remarkable achievement of winning a bronze medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026. He described this accomplishment as a significant milestone for Indian sports.

The Prime Minister's Office took to social media platform X to commend the trio of Parinaaz Dhaliwal, Maheshwari Chauhan, and Raiza Dhillon for their victory, highlighting their dedication, accuracy, and collaborative effort. The post stated, 'Congratulations to Parinaaz Dhaliwal, Maheshwari Chauhan, and Raiza Dhillon for clinching the Bronze Medal in the Women’s Skeet Team event. Their focus, precision, and teamwork have brought another proud moment for Indian sports. Best wishes for their future endeavors: PM @narendramodi.'

Women's Team Achieves Historic Bronze

The Indian women's skeet team secured third place in their event with a total score of 331. Raiza Dhillon and Parinaaz Dhaliwal each scored 111 out of 125, while Maheshwari Chauhan added 109 points to the team's tally. The gold medal was awarded to China with a score of 346, and Kazakhstan took home the silver.

Men's Skeet Team Also Triumphs

In addition to the women's success, the Indian men's skeet team also earned a bronze medal. The team, consisting of Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Mairaj Ahmed Khan, and Bhavtegh Singh Gill, finished with a score of 346, winning against Kazakhstan in a shoot-off. Naruka further distinguished himself by qualifying for the men's skeet individual final.

Other Shooting Highlights

In other shooting events, Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker reached the final of the women's 10m air pistol but finished in fifth place. Suruchi Inder Singh and Esha Singh were unable to qualify for the finals.