India Wins Asian Games Shooting Silver in 10m Air Rifle
India Wins Asian Games Shooting Silver in 10m Air Rifle
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Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil and Himanshu Dhillon reached the men’s 10m air-rifle individual final after qualifying in third and seventh place, respectively, while teammate Parth Rakesh Mane finished 11th and did not advance.
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India’s mixed-martial-arts bronze was won by Suchika Tariyal in the women’s traditional 60kg division after she lost her semifinal to Singapore’s Teo Hui Hoon.
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In boxing, India’s Sumit defeated Thailand’s Bunjong Sinsiri in the men’s 70kg round of 32 to progress in the tournament.
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Mixed-doubles pair Aadhya Tiwari and Jay Meena recorded group-stage wins over Cambodia and Mongolia in soft tennis, but later lost to South Korea and the Philippines.
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Swimmer Srihari Nataraj advanced to the men’s 50m backstroke final, adding another Indian progression beyond the medal-winning performances in shooting.
India won silver in the men's 10-meter air rifle team event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, with Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil, Parth Rakesh Mane, and Himanshu Dhillon scoring 1,890.1 points. China claimed gold with 1,899.0 points, while South Korea took bronze Devdiscourse. The team's strong showing drew congratulations from President Droupadi Murmu and Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
India also earned individual medals in air rifle, with Himanshu taking silver and Rudrankksh claiming bronze. Beyond shooting, the country added a mixed martial arts bronze through Suchika Tariyal in women's traditional 60kg and advanced in boxing, soft tennis, and swimming Newsable. The performances mark a solid start for Indian athletes at the Games.
Silver Finish Falls Just Short of Chinese Gold
India's rifle trio finished with 1,890.1 points, trailing China's winning 1,899.0 by less than 9 points. Rudrankksh qualified third in individual competition, while Himanshu qualified seventh. Teammate Parth finished 11th and did not advance to the individual final Devdiscourse. The narrow gap highlights the competitive level of the event.
Individual Medals Highlight India's Shooting Strength
Himanshu Dhillon won silver in the men's 10-meter air rifle individual event, while Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil earned bronze. Both shooters advanced from qualifying rounds to contest the final. Their performances underscore India's depth in shooting at the Asian Games Newsable.
Mixed Results Across Combat and Aquatic Sports
Suchika Tariyal won bronze in women's traditional mixed martial arts at 60kg after losing her semifinal to Singapore's Teo Hui Hoon Devdiscourse. In boxing, India's Sumit defeated Thailand's Bunjong Sinsiri in the men's 70kg round of 32. Swimmer Srihari Nataraj progressed to the men's 50m backstroke final, extending India's presence beyond medal events Newsable.
Soft Tennis Pair Splits Group Stage Matches
Mixed-doubles athletes Aadhya Tiwari and Jay Meena recorded wins over Cambodia and Mongolia in group-stage soft tennis. However, they suffered losses to South Korea and the Philippines Devdiscourse. The pair's mixed record leaves them fighting for advancement in the tournament.
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