President Droupadi Murmu congratulated India’s shooting contingent after a gold-and-silver double at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on September 25, 2026. Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet won the 10m air pistol mixed team title with a new Asian record, while Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil and Niraj Kumar secured silver in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions team event.
The two podium finishes gave India a strong morning at the shooting range, with the pistol pair producing the country’s first shooting gold of the Games and the rifle trio finishing narrowly behind China.
President Murmu Praises Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet
President Murmu highlighted the accuracy and coordination displayed by Suruchi and Kamaljeet after their victory in the mixed team pistol competition.
Calling it a “fine display of precision and partnership,” the President congratulated the pair on the gold medal and their record-breaking performance.
Suruchi and Kamaljeet finished the final with 484.6 points, setting a new Asian record. The previous continental mark was 481.3, set by Uzbekistan earlier in 2026.
South Korea finished second with 478.0 points, while Iran took bronze with 415.8. India therefore finished 6.6 points ahead of the Korean pair.
India Lead Early and Hold Off South Korea
The Indian pair had also topped qualification before carrying that momentum into the medal round.
They opened the final with 103 points and established an early advantage. South Korea reduced the gap during the second series, but India responded strongly as the competition moved into the elimination stage.
Suruchi and Kamaljeet reached 364.7 after the first elimination-stage series, moving 5.8 points clear of South Korea. Their advantage then increased before the final series, giving them enough margin to withstand a late Korean push and secure gold.
The 484.6 total was 3.3 points higher than the previous Asian record.
Rifle Trio Add Silver for India
India’s success continued in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions team event, where Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Rudrankksh Patil and Niraj Kumar combined for silver.
President Murmu also congratulated the trio, describing their result as a proud moment for Indian shooting and acknowledging their teamwork.
The Indian team recorded 1762-94x, finishing four points behind China, who won gold with 1766-95x. South Korea took bronze with 1751-87x.
India had won the same team event at the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou, but China took the title this time.
Aishwary and Niraj Reach Individual Final
The team competition also doubled as qualification for the individual 50m rifle 3 positions event.
Aishwary scored 589-34x to finish third in the individual qualification standings, while Niraj Kumar was fourth with 588-34x. Both advanced to the individual final.
Rudrankksh recorded 585-26x and finished ninth, missing out on the individual final despite contributing to India’s team silver.
That meant India still had another opportunity to add to its shooting medal haul later in the competition through Aishwary and Niraj.
First Shooting Gold of the Games for India
Suruchi and Kamaljeet’s victory carried additional significance because it was India’s first shooting gold at the 2026 Asian Games.
It was also India’s second gold medal across all sports at that point in the Games, following the women’s cricket team’s title.
Indian shooters had already collected several silver and bronze medals before September 25, including podium finishes in air rifle and skeet events.
The mixed pistol victory converted that consistent shooting performance into the first gold of the campaign.
Key Facts
- Gold: Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet — 10m air pistol mixed team
- Winning score: 484.6 points
- Achievement: New Asian record
- Silver: Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Rudrankksh Patil and Niraj Kumar
- Event: Men’s 50m rifle 3 positions team
- India’s rifle score: 1762-94x
- Rifle gold: China, 1766-95x
- Rifle bronze: South Korea, 1751-87x
Why the Double Medal Performance Matters
The two results highlighted India’s strength across different shooting disciplines on the same day.
In pistol, Suruchi and Kamaljeet did more than win gold: they set a continental record while holding off a competitive South Korean pair. In rifle, India remained within four points of China in a demanding team event and placed two shooters in the individual final.
President Murmu’s messages reflected the significance of both performances — one built around a record-setting gold and the other around a close team silver.
The results also kept shooting among India’s major medal-producing disciplines at the Aichi-Nagoya Games.
What Happens Next?
Attention now turns to the remaining shooting events, including the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions individual final involving Aishwary and Niraj.
With several Indian shooters already reaching the podium during the Games, the contingent will look to add further medals as the competition progresses.
For Suruchi and Kamaljeet, however, the September 25 performance is already a major result: an Asian Games title secured with an Asian-record score.
FAQs
Who won shooting gold for India at Asian Games 2026?
Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet won gold in the 10m air pistol mixed team event with an Asian-record score of 484.6 points.
What did President Droupadi Murmu say about the shooters?
President Murmu congratulated the pistol pair and praised their precision and partnership. She also congratulated India’s men’s 50m rifle 3 positions team on winning silver.
Who won silver in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions team event?
Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil and Niraj Kumar won silver for India.
What was India’s score in the rifle team event?
India finished with 1762-94x, behind China’s gold-medal total of 1766-95x.
Did India set a record in the mixed pistol event?
Yes. Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet’s total of 484.6 established a new Asian record, surpassing the previous mark of 481.3.