A golden moment for Indian shooting
Aishwary Tomar Shines with Gold at Asian Shooting 2025: Indian shooter Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar delivered a remarkable performance at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship 2025 held in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. He clinched the gold medal in the men’s 50m rifle three-position event with a final score of 462.5 points, narrowly edging out China’s Wenyu Zhao, who scored 462 points.
Static GK fact: The Asian Shooting Championships were first held in 1967 and are recognized by the Asian Shooting Confederation.
Final standings
The event witnessed intense competition. Naoya Okada of Japan secured the bronze medal with 445.8 points. Tomar’s narrow 0.5-point lead over Zhao reflected his ability to perform under extreme pressure, showcasing the mental toughness required in precision shooting.
Team achievement
India also registered success in the men’s team 50m rifle three-position event. The team, consisting of Aishwary Tomar, Chain Singh, and Akhil Sheoran, won the silver medal. This result highlighted the collective strength of Indian shooters and their consistent medal-winning ability.
Static GK fact: Chain Singh is a decorated shooter from Jammu and Kashmir who represented India at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Rising profile of Aishwary Tomar
This win has further boosted Tomar’s reputation as one of India’s most promising rifle shooters. Having earlier achieved international recognition, his Asian Championship gold adds momentum to his career ahead of upcoming global competitions, including the Olympics and World Championships.
Static GK fact: Aishwary Tomar hails from Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, and first rose to fame with a bronze medal at the 2019 ISSF World Cup.
Importance for India
The victory strengthens India’s position in Asian shooting and builds confidence ahead of the Olympic cycle. It also reflects the success of India’s systematic investment in training and high-performance coaching, which has produced world-class shooters in recent years.
Static GK Tip: India’s first Olympic medal in shooting was won by Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore in Athens 2004 (silver in Men’s Double Trap).
Way forward for Indian shooting
With Tomar’s victory and the team’s strong showing, India has once again underlined its growing dominance in the sport. The Asian Shooting Championship 2025 will serve as a morale booster, preparing athletes for tougher battles at the World Championships and Paris 2028 Olympics.
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Aishwary Tomar Shines with Gold at Asian Shooting 2025:
| Topic | Detail |
| Event | 16th Asian Shooting Championship 2025 |
| Venue | Shymkent, Kazakhstan |
| Gold Medal Winner | Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar (India) |
| Gold Event | 50m Rifle Three Positions |
| Gold Score | 462.5 points |
| Silver Winner | Wenyu Zhao (China) – 462 points |
| Bronze Winner | Naoya Okada (Japan) – 445.8 points |
| Indian Team Medal | Silver in 50m Rifle Three Positions (Tomar, Chain Singh, Akhil Sheoran) |
| Tomar’s Origin | Khargone, Madhya Pradesh |
| Importance | Boost to India’s shooting dominance ahead of Olympics |
