Parth Mane Celebrates Silver Medal Win at Asian Games 2026
A Proud Moment for Indian Shooter
Parth Mane, an Indian shooter, expressed his joy over winning a silver medal at the Asian Games 2026, calling it a "special medal." He felt immense pride as he witnessed the national flag being raised during the medal ceremony. The shooting team from India was warmly welcomed upon their return to New Delhi on Friday night.
Team Silver in Men's 10m Air Rifle
Mane, along with teammates Rudrankksh Patil and Himanshu Dhillon, secured the silver in the men's 10m air rifle team event. Upon their arrival in New Delhi, Mane shared his thoughts on this significant achievement.
"A Special Medal"
"This medal is indeed special for me as it marks my first senior medal and my first at the Asian Games. Standing on the podium with my country's flag raised was a proud moment," Mane stated.
Preparing for Future Challenges
Looking ahead, Mane is focused on the upcoming World Championship in Doha. He mentioned, "My next goal is the World Championship in Doha, and I am preparing diligently for that." He also expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from the nation following his medal win.
Men's 10m Air Rifle Team Event Details
The trio of Rudrankksh Patil, Parth Mane, and Himanshu Dhillon achieved a silver medal with a total score of 1890.1, just shy of China's first-place score of 1899.0. South Korea took home the bronze with a score of 1841.4.
Himanshu Dhillon's Success
Himanshu Dhillon, who also competed, returned with two silver medals from the Asian Games. He won silver in both the men's individual 10m air rifle event and the team event alongside Mane and Rudrankksh. Expressing his happiness, Himanshu stated, "Winning two silver medals for India feels amazing. The support among teammates is incredible, and we cheer for each other during competitions. My next targets are the World Championships and the Olympics."
India's Performance at the Asian Games
As of now, India has secured a total of 23 medals at the Asian Games, which includes two gold, nine silver, and twelve bronze medals, with shooting contributing significantly to this tally.