Haryana Dominates at the 68th National Shooting Championship
68th National Shooting Championship Concludes
The 68th edition of the National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC) wrapped up on Tuesday after an extensive 36-day event that saw participation from over 16,500 athletes across 45 events held in New Delhi and Bhopal. This year's championship is noted as one of the largest in its history. According to a press release from the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), Haryana emerged as the leading state in the medal tally.
Haryana Claims Top Spot
Haryana topped the medal standings with an impressive haul of 31 gold, 13 silver, and 16 bronze medals, totaling 60 national medals. Their success was marked by outstanding performances in various disciplines, including 13 golds in rifle, 14 in pistol, and four in shotgun events. Maharashtra secured the second position with 24 golds, alongside nine silvers and nine bronzes, while Rajasthan came in third with 15 golds, 15 silvers, and 21 bronzes, amassing a total of 51 medals.
Performance by Discipline
In terms of discipline-specific achievements, Haryana excelled in both rifle and pistol events, while Punjab led in shotgun competitions, earning nine golds, eight silvers, and nine bronzes. Punjab finished fourth overall with 13 gold medals. Other states also showcased strong performances, with Madhya Pradesh finishing fifth with 12 golds, followed by Delhi and Karnataka, each with 11 golds. Uttar Pradesh and the Army both secured eight golds, while Tamil Nadu rounded out the top ten with six golds. A total of 33 states and institutional units participated, collectively earning 473 medals, reflecting the robust nature of India's shooting sports.
Overall Medal Tally
In the comprehensive medal tally, which includes National, Civilian, Deaf, and Para categories, Haryana again led with a total of 105 medals: 40 gold, 30 silver, and 35 bronze. Maharashtra followed with 70 medals (33 gold, 16 silver, and 21 bronze), while Rajasthan also achieved 105 medals, consisting of 32 gold, 36 silver, and 37 bronze.
Civilian Category Highlights
In the Civilian category, Uttar Pradesh topped the rankings with 11 gold, eight silver, and six bronze medals. Madhya Pradesh secured second place with nine gold, ten silver, and seven bronze medals, while Punjab took third with nine golds, four silvers, and five bronzes.
Deaf National Championship Results
The Deaf National Championship was led by Maharashtra, which earned six gold, two silver, and five bronze medals. Uttarakhand followed with four golds and three silvers, while Madhya Pradesh secured third place with two gold medals.
Para Shooting Events Overview
In the Para shooting events, Rajasthan topped the medal table with nine golds, six silvers, and five bronzes, followed by Uttar Pradesh with four golds, five silvers, and two bronzes, and Haryana with three golds, ten silvers, and eight bronzes. Across all categories, a total of 759 medals were awarded in men's, women's, and team events across various age groups.
Event Schedule and Venues
The shotgun events of the 68th NSCC took place from December 1, 2025, to January 6, 2026, while the pistol events were held from December 11, 2025, to January 4, 2026, at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range. The rifle competitions were conducted at the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy in Bhopal from December 11, 2025, to January 2, 2026.
Conclusion
With record participation and high technical standards, the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions have solidified their status as a key event in India's shooting calendar, setting a strong foundation for the upcoming international season.