Indian Shooters Shine with Bronze Medals at Asian Games 2026
India's Success in Skeet Shooting at Asian Games
On September 23, Indian shooters achieved remarkable success at the Asian Games 2026 held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, securing two bronze medals in both men's and women's skeet shooting events. This accomplishment marks a significant achievement for India in the shooting discipline at these continental games.
Men's Skeet Team Triumphs in Tense Shoot-Off
The Indian men's skeet shooting team, consisting of Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Mairaj Ahmad Khan, and Bhavtegh Singh Gill, scored a total of 346 points. With both India and Kazakhstan tied, a shoot-off was necessary to determine the bronze medal winner, which India clinched. Anantjeet scored 119 points, Mairaj contributed 116 points, and Bhavtegh added 111 points. Notably, Anantjeet also advanced to the individual skeet shooting finals.
Historic Bronze for Indian Women's Skeet Team
The Indian women's skeet team, featuring Raiza Dhillon, Parinaaz Dhaliwal, and Maheshwari Chauhan, also secured a bronze medal with a combined score of 331. Raiza and Parinaaz each scored 111 points, while Maheshwari contributed 109 points. China took home the gold, and Kazakhstan earned the silver. This bronze medal is a historic first for Indian women in the skeet team event at the Asian Games, as reported by the event organizers.
CM Rekha Gupta's Congratulations
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed her admiration for the shooters, commending their skill, focus, precision, determination, and teamwork. She extended her best wishes for their future competitions, highlighting the significant contribution of Indian shooting to the nation's overall performance in Aichi-Nagoya.
India's Shooting Medal Count Reaches Seven
With the addition of these two bronze medals in skeet shooting, India's total medal count in shooting at the Asian Games has risen to seven, comprising four silver and three bronze medals. The success in skeet shooting has also bolstered the medal prospects for individual athletes, as both Raiza and Parinaaz qualified for the women's individual finals, alongside Anantjeet in the men's individual finals.