India concluded the Asian Shooting Championships 2026 in New Delhi with a strong tally of 33 medals (13 gold, 11 silver, 9 bronze). On the final day, Amanpreet Singh clinched gold in the 25m Centre Fire Pistol, while Sift Kaur Samra secured silver in the women’s 50m Rifle Prone, lifting India’s overall tally.
India wrapped up its campaign at the Asian Shooting Championships 2026 with a stellar performance on the final day, adding seven medals to finish with a total of 33 medals in senior rifle and pistol events.
Veteran shooter Amanpreet Singh, a former world champion, headlined the day by winning gold in the 25m Centre Fire Pistol, scoring an impressive 589-24x across precision and rapid rounds. His compatriots Gurpreet Singh (silver) and Ankur Goel (bronze) completed a clean podium sweep for India in the event. The trio also combined to secure team gold, comfortably outscoring Vietnam.
In the women’s category, Sift Kaur Samra added to India’s tally with a silver medal in the 50m Rifle Prone, while India’s juniors also contributed medals in team events. The final day’s haul showcased India’s depth across categories, reinforcing its dominance in continental shooting.
With this performance, India has firmly established itself as a shooting powerhouse in Asia, setting the stage for upcoming global competitions, including the World Cup and Olympic qualifiers.
Key Highlights
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Final Medal Tally: 33 medals – 13 gold, 11 silver, 9 bronze.
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Amanpreet Singh: Gold in 25m Centre Fire Pistol; led India’s podium sweep.
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Team Gold: Amanpreet, Gurpreet, and Ankur combined for team victory.
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Sift Kaur Samra: Silver in women’s 50m Rifle Prone.
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Final Day Haul: 7 medals, including multiple podium sweeps.
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Significance: Reinforces India’s dominance in Asian shooting competitions.
Sources: Olympics.com – Asian Shooting Championships Medal Report; UNI – India’s Medal Tally Update; DD News – Final Day Highlights; IANS – Championship Concluding Results