India continued its productive run on the shooting ranges of the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, adding a third medal to its overall tally on the third day of competition. During the morning session on September 21, the Indian men's squad claimed a silver medal in the 10m air rifle team competition with a cumulative score of 1890.1 points. This podium finish follows an earlier success by the women's rifle contingent, ensuring that all three of India's medals in the early stages of the continental games have arrived courtesy of the shooting lineup.
Consistent Precision from the Indian Trio
The Indian challenge in the 10m air rifle team segment was spearheaded by Himanshu Dhillon, Parth Mane, and Rudrankksh Patil, who each completed a full series of 60 competition shots. Rudrankksh Patil led the Indian unit on the scoring charts, posting an impressive individual tally of 631.8 points. Himanshu Dhillon maintained strong precision to register 630.0 points, while Parth Mane chipped in with 628.3 points to round off the combined score of 1890.1 and secure second place behind the leaders.
China Sets World Record to Take Gold
While the Indian shooters produced a resilient display to stay clear of the chasing pack, China lived up to its heavyweight billing by securing the team gold medal in commanding fashion. The Chinese marksmen registered a final total of 1899 points to clinch the top spot on the podium. That mark established a brand-new world record in the event, improving upon China's own previous benchmark set in November 2025 by a margin of 0.2 points.
Shooting Squad Sustains Medal Momentum
The podium finish on September 21 underscores the sharpness of India's rifle contingent across both men's and women's divisions in Aichi-Nagoya. After the women's shooters set the initial pace by claiming silver, the men's trio duplicated that success under high-pressure qualifying conditions. By claiming three medals in three days, the shooting team has provided early momentum to India's campaign in Japan as other sporting events continue to unfold.
