Haryana Dominates 68th National Shooting Championship with Record Medal Haul
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, which saw participation from over 16,500 athletes competing in 45 events across two venues in New Delhi and Bhopal. This edition stands out as one of the largest in the championship's history.
At the end of the competition, Haryana emerged as the leading state in the medal tally, showcasing remarkable consistency in rifle, pistol, and shotgun events, according to a statement from the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).
Haryana topped the medal count with an impressive haul of 31 gold, 13 silver, and 16 bronze medals, totaling 60 medals. Their success was particularly evident in the rifle events, where they secured 13 golds, alongside 14 in pistol and four in shotgun.
Maharashtra claimed the second position in the standings, achieving 24 gold medals, along with nine silver and nine bronze. Rajasthan followed closely in third place, accumulating 15 gold, 15 silver, and 21 bronze medals for a total of 51 medals.
In terms of discipline-specific performances, Haryana excelled in both rifle and pistol categories, while Punjab led the shotgun events, earning nine gold, eight silver, and nine bronze medals. Punjab finished fourth overall with 13 gold medals.
Other states and institutional units also showcased strong performances. Madhya Pradesh secured fifth place with 12 gold medals, while Delhi and Karnataka each achieved 11 golds. Uttar Pradesh and the Army both earned eight gold medals, and Tamil Nadu rounded out the top ten with six golds.
A total of 33 states and institutional units participated in the National Championship, collectively earning 473 medals, which underscores the extensive involvement and strength of India's domestic shooting framework.
- Overall Medal Tally (National, Civilian, Deaf and Para)
In the comprehensive medal tally, which includes National, Civilian, Deaf, and Para categories, Haryana again led with a total of 105 medals, consisting of 40 gold, 30 silver, and 35 bronze.
Maharashtra secured second place overall with 70 medals (33 gold, 16 silver, and 21 bronze), while Rajasthan also finished with 105 medals, including 32 gold, 36 silver, and 37 bronze.
In the Civilian category, Uttar Pradesh topped the rankings with 11 gold, eight silver, and six bronze medals. Madhya Pradesh followed with nine gold, 10 silver, and seven bronze, while Punjab took third with nine gold, four silver, and five bronze.
The Deaf National Championship medal standings were led by Maharashtra, who achieved six gold, two silver, and five bronze medals. Uttarakhand came in second with four gold and three silver medals, while Madhya Pradesh finished third with two gold medals.
In the Para shooting events, Rajasthan led the medal table with nine gold, six silver, and five bronze medals, followed by Uttar Pradesh with four gold, five silver, and two bronze, and Haryana with three gold, 10 silver, and eight bronze.
Across all categories—national, civilian, deaf, and para—759 medals were awarded in various events for men, women, and teams across different age groups.
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 occurred at the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy in Bhopal from December 11, 2025, to January 2, 2026.
This year's NSCC, marked by record participation and high technical standards, has solidified its status as a key event in India's shooting calendar, laying a strong foundation for the upcoming international season.