Asian Games 2026: Himanshu Dhillon Wins Silver, Rudrankksh Patil Bags Bronze in Men's 10m Air Rifle Final
Himanshu Dhillon and Rudrankksh Patil gave India two individual podium finishes and a team silver as China’s Sheng Lihao retained gold.
- On Monday, Indian shooters Himanshu Dhillon and Rudrankksh Patil secured silver and bronze medals in the men's 10m air rifle individual event at the Asian Games 2026, while China's Sheng Lihao claimed gold in a closely fought final.
- The individual medals followed a strong morning performance where Dhillon, Patil, and Parth Mane claimed silver in the men's 10m air rifle team event earlier Monday, scoring 1890.1 behind China's 1899.0.
- Sheng secured gold with an Asian Record score of 254.2; Dhillon surged in the final series with a 10.6 to take silver with 231.0 points, while Patil was eliminated after 22 shots with 230.9.
- India's overall medal tally at the continental showpiece has reached six, complemented by a historic bronze medal won by Suchika Tariyal in the women's 60kg mixed martial arts event.
- These achievements bring India's total shooting medal count to five at the Asian Games 2026, as consistent podium performances underscore the depth of the current shooting contingent.
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Himanshu Dhillon won individual silver and team silver in the men's 10m air rifle at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The medals capped the 20-year-old Jind shooter's unconventional journey from wrestling and farm fields to the podium.
Himanshu Dhillon, Rudrankksh Patil add to India's medal tally, clinch silver and bronze in Asian Games 2026
The duo of Rudrankksh Patil and Himanshu Dhillon performed brilliantly and won the bronze and silver medals, respectively, in the men's 10m air rifle individual final, taking India's medal tally at the Asian Games 2026 to six.
Himanshu Dhillon Wins Silver, Rudrankksh Patil Takes Bronze In 10m Air Rifle Individual Final At Asian Games 2026
Indian marksmen Himanshu Dhillon and Rudrankksh Patil secured silver and bronze in the 10m air rifle final, adding to their earlier team silver at the Asian Games 2026
Himanshu Dhillon Wins Silver Medal in Men's 10m Air Rifle at Asian Games 2026 | 🏆 LatestLY
Indian shooting sensation Himanshu Dhillon clinched a silver medal in the Men's 10m Air Rifle Individual Final at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games today, September 21, 2026. The 20-year-old scored 252.4 points, showcasing remarkable composure. His compatriot Rudrankksh Patil also secured a bronze medal with 230.9 points, making it a double podium for India. 🏆 Himanshu Dhillon Wins Silver Medal in Men's 10m Air Rifle at Asian Games 2026.
Himanshu, Rudrankksh give India double shooting delight at Asian Games
Indian shooters Himanshu Dhillon and Rudrankksh Patil secured individual silver and bronze medals respectively in the men's 10m air rifle event at the Asian Games. India also won a team silver, contributing to the nation's growing medal tally in the continental competition.
Asian Games 2026: Himanshu Dhillon Wins Silver, Rudrankksh Patil Bags Bronze In Men's 10m Air Rifle
Indian shooters Himanshu Dhillon and Rudrankksh Patil clinched silver and bronze medals, respectively, in the men's 10m air rifle individual event at the Asian Games 2026.
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