# Indian shooting performance at Asian Games

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260921-indian-shooting-performance-at-asian-games
> Updated: 2026-09-21T06:58:59.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

India prepared a 30-member shooting contingent for the 2026 Asian Games, with veteran Vijay Kumar advocating for coaching reforms and grassroots development to better compete with nations like China.

During the competition in Aichi-Nagoya, the Indian team achieved mixed results. Elavenil Valarivan secured two silver medals in the women’s 10m air rifle individual and team events. Other silver medals were earned by Himanshu Dhillon and Rudrankksh Patil in men’s events. 

Several athletes narrowly missed podium finishes, including Manu Bhaker, who placed fifth in the women’s 10m air pistol, and the mixed team 10m air rifle duo of Valarivan and Parth Mane, who finished fourth. Athletes also reported facing logistical challenges such as long travel times between venues.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Indian shooters face mixed results at Asian Games 2026

Indian shooters Elavenil Valarivan and Manu Bhaker face mixed results at the 2026 Asian Games, with Valarivan securing two silvers while Bhaker finishes fifth in the 10m air pistol final.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elavenil-valarivan-wins-two-silver-medals-at-asian-games-1

### 2026-09-14: Indian shooting contingent prepares for Asian Games

Olympic medallist Vijay Kumar urges India's 30-member shooting contingent to focus on individual medals at the Asian Games while highlighting the need for better grassroots development.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-shooting-contingent-prepares-for-asian-games

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