Rudrankksh Patil wins three medals at Asian Games

Indian rifle shooters Rudrankksh Patil and Tilotamma Sen achieved significant success at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Patil secured three medals: a bronze in the men's 10m air rifle individual event and two silver medals in the men's 10m air rifle and 50m rifle 3-position team events.

Patil, a 2022 World Champion, noted that his performance represents progress toward regaining his peak form, moving from a fourth-place finish in the previous Asian Games to third this year. He stated his primary objective is now qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Tilotamma Sen earned medals during her Asian Games debut, while Vidarsha K Vinod also secured two team silver medals in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions and 10m air rifle events. Shooting has emerged as a major contributor to India's medal tally at the competition, accounting for 11 of the nation's 37 medals so far.