India Dominates Asian Rifle Pistol Championship 2026

India strengthens shooting supremacy

India Dominates Asian Rifle Pistol Championship 2026: India delivered an outstanding performance at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026 held in New Delhi, reinforcing its position as a global shooting powerhouse. With 39 gold medals and a total of 66 medals, India comfortably leads the medal standings among participating Asian nations. The medal tally includes 39 gold, 15 silver, and 12 bronze medals, showcasing excellence across both junior and senior categories.

This championship reflects India’s consistent investment in shooting infrastructure, training academies, and grassroots development programs. The dominance also improves India’s preparation for major global events, including the Olympic qualification tournaments.

Static GK fact: Shooting is governed internationally by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), established in 1907.

Prachi Gaikwad shines in junior rifle event

Young Indian shooter Prachi Gaikwad emerged as a star performer by winning the gold medal in the junior women’s 50m rifle three-position event. She secured the top position with an impressive score of 353.3 points, outperforming Kazakhstan’s Tomiris Amanova, who won silver with 351.4 points.

Prachi demonstrated excellent control in the kneeling, prone, and standing shooting positions, which are the three essential formats in rifle shooting competitions. Her victory highlights the growing strength of India’s junior shooting talent pool.

Static GK Tip: The 50m rifle three-position event is considered one of the most technically challenging shooting events in international competitions.

Junior women team adds another gold

India’s junior women’s team, consisting of Prachi Gaikwad, Anushka Thokur, and Hazel, secured another gold medal in the team category. The trio achieved a combined score of 1,748 points, ensuring India’s top podium finish in the team event.

This team victory demonstrates India’s depth in shooting talent and the effectiveness of structured national training programs. Team events require consistency from all members, making coordination and mental strength essential factors.

Strong performance in senior women category

Indian shooters also performed impressively in the senior women’s category. Aakriti Dahiya won the silver medal with a score of 354.2 points, while experienced shooter Anjum Moudgil secured the bronze medal with 340.4 points in the same event.

In the team competition, the Indian trio of Aakriti Dahiya, Anjum Moudgil, and Aashi Chouksey earned the silver medal with a combined score of 1,756 points. Kazakhstan secured gold in this category with a marginal lead.

Static GK fact: Anjum Moudgil is a World Championship medalist and represented India in the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

Importance for India’s Olympic preparation

India’s exceptional performance at the championship strengthens its position ahead of future global events, including the Olympics and ISSF World Cups. Shooting has historically been one of India’s most successful Olympic sports, producing medal winners like Abhinav Bindra, India’s first individual Olympic gold medalist.

The success of young shooters like Prachi Gaikwad indicates a promising future for India’s shooting sports ecosystem. It also reflects effective talent identification and training programs implemented by national sports authorities.

Static GK Tip: India won its first Olympic gold medal in shooting through Abhinav Bindra in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

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