Indian Shooters Return Home to Grand Welcome After Stellar Performance at Asian Games 2026
Indian shooters celebrated a triumphant return after winning multiple medals at the Asian Games 2026, receiving a warm welcome at the airport.
New Delhi, September 25 (Daily Kiran) : Indian shooters made a triumphant return to New Delhi on September 26, 2026, after an impressive showing at the Asian Games 2026. They were welcomed at the airport with drums and cheers, with many family members present to celebrate their achievements.
Raiza Dhillon, one of the standout performers, expressed pride in the team’s accomplishments, stating, “Our entire shooting team has performed exceptionally well. Everyone has won medals, and we worked very hard to reach this point. We are very proud. Thank you for your support, and a big thanks to the Sports Authority of India and all our sponsors who helped us achieve this.”
Anantjeet Singh Naruka, who won two medals along with the men’s and mixed teams, shared his joy, saying, “Winning two medals feels unique. I also won two medals in my last Asian Games, and to do it again is special.” Fellow shooter Bhavtej Singh Gill added, “It’s a proud moment for all of us to bring medals for our country. I am thrilled that we achieved such significant success at the Asian Games. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and the organization of the Games, along with our team’s performance, made it unforgettable.”
Anantjeet and Parinaz teamed up to secure a bronze medal in the mixed team skeet event. Both the men’s and women’s teams also clinched bronze medals in this category. The trio of Bhavtej Singh Gill, Anantjeet Singh, and Miraj Ahmed Khan contributed to the bronze tally, while Parinaz, Raiza, and Maheshwar scored 331 points to grab another bronze.
India’s first medal in shooting at the Asian Games 2026 came from the women’s 10-meter air rifle team, where the trio of Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar, and Vidarsha Vinod won silver. Elavenil also excelled in the individual 10-meter air rifle event, securing another silver medal.
In the men’s 10-meter air rifle team competition, Himanshu Dhillon, Parth Mane, and Rudraksh Patil added another silver medal to India’s tally. The strong performances continued in individual events, with Himanshu winning silver and Rudraksh earning bronze, further enhancing the country’s medal count.
