Indian Shooting Team Returns Home Triumphantly After Asian Games 2026
The Indian shooting team celebrated their return from the Asian Games 2026, bringing home two bronze medals and aiming for Olympic glory.
New Delhi, October 2 (Daily Kiran) : The Indian shooting team made a triumphant return to New Delhi on October 2, 2026, after a remarkable performance at the Asian Games. Upon their arrival at the Delhi airport, the athletes were greeted with an enthusiastic welcome. Parinaaz Kaur Dhaliwal expressed her joy at winning two medals for her country, stating, “I am overwhelmed. Coming back home with such a warm reception and incredible experiences makes me feel fortunate. I am thrilled to have won two medals; this has been a fantastic journey.”
Parinaaz, who secured two bronze medals, emphasized her focus on qualifying for the 2028 Olympics, where she aims to target a gold medal.
Indian male shooter Anish also shared his sentiments, congratulating all medal winners. He remarked, “Our shooters have done us proud, earning medals and elevating the name of Indian shooting. Although our start was not strong, we secured three gold medals, contributing to our overall medal tally. This has been a commendable performance.” Anish noted that the Indian shooting team has consistently excelled on the global stage and is preparing diligently for the upcoming Olympics.
Bronze medalist Maheshwari Chauhan reflected on her debut at the Asian Games, saying, “It has been a wonderful experience. I feel lucky to return with a medal. We have a long journey ahead, and this is a great start.” She acknowledged the valuable lessons learned from competing against formidable teams, including those from China. The Indian shooting team concluded the Asian Games 2026 with a total of 15 medals, including three golds.
