India shooting team has won another medal at Asian Games 2026. The trio of Rudrankksh Patil, Himanshi Dhillon and Parth Mane won a silver medal at 10m air rifle. Indian shooters scored 1890.1 points and got the second position on the podium. This performance at shooting competition proved to be a strong result where Indian team-maintained consistency under pressure.

Consistency Under Pressure

Shooting events require a high level of concentration, especially when athletes are competing for a medal at a major multi-sport event. For the Indian team, maintaining composure and producing consistent scores proved important during the competition.

The silver medal also highlights India's growing presence in shooting at the Asian Games. With experienced shooters and young talent competing together, the Indian contingent will be looking to add more medals as the shooting events continue.

Patil and Dhillon Qualify for Individual Final

Along with the team event silver medal Rudrankksh Patil and Himanshu Dhillon has qualified for 10m air rifle individual final. This is an important opportunity for both the shooters, because after a strong performance at the team event their goal is set on winning that individual medal as well.

Strong Performance by Indian Shooters

The Indian trio showed a competitive performance since the beginning in Men’s 10m air rifle event. Patil, Dhillon and Mane posted a score of 189001 which was enough to make India win a silver medal in that shooting event. In a team event the individual points are important that’s why their combined consistency was crucial in India’s medal finish.

Focus Now Shifts to Individual Final

After clinching a silver at the team event, the focus shifts on individual 10m air rifle event. After the qualification Rudrankksh Patil and Himanshu Patil will compete for the individual medal. Indian fans will be looking at both shooters to continue their momentum of team vent in the individual finals too.

Another Medal for India at Asian Games 2026

In the Asian Games 2026 shooting has become an important sport for India contingent. Rudrankksh Patil, Himanshu Dhillon and Parth Mane has made an addition to India’s medal tally with another silver at the team event. Now every fan has set their eyes on their individual finals where they will be in race for another medal for India.