Sonam Maskar Shines with Silver at 2026 Asian Games

Proud Moment for Indian Shooter

Sonam Maskar's remarkable achievement in the Women's 10m Air Rifle Team event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, has filled her family with pride. Her sister, Manasi Maskar, expressed admiration for Sonam's dedication and journey.

India Secures First Medal

India marked its entry into the medal tally at the 2026 Asian Games held at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery. The team, consisting of Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Uttam Maskar, and Vidarsa Kochalumkal Vinod, achieved a qualification score of 1898.0 points, earning a silver medal in the women's 10m Air Rifle team event.

Sister's Praise for Sonam

In a statement, Manasi Maskar shared her pride in Sonam's silver medal achievement, highlighting her sister's hard work and dedication. "I am incredibly proud that my sister won the silver medal. Her journey and the effort she has put in are commendable, and she truly deserves this recognition," she remarked.

Event Results Overview

In the women's 10m Air Rifle team event, China took home the gold medal with a score of 1904.2 points. The winning team comprised Wang Zifei (636.8), Han Jiayu (633.8), and Du Yuchen (633.6). Japan secured the bronze medal with a total score of 1897.1.

Individual Performances of Indian Shooters

Sonam led the Indian qualifiers with an impressive score of 634.1, finishing third overall. Elavenil followed closely in seventh place with a score of 633.5, while Vidarsa contributed a solid 630.4, placing 12th in the individual rankings, which collectively earned the team a silver medal.