India Storms to 39 Gold! Indian Shooters Shine Bright at Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship

India’s dominance at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship continued as Indian shooters added two more gold medals, taking the country’s gold tally to 39 in New Delhi. With seven days of competition completed, India’s overall medal tally rose to 66 medals, including 39 gold, 15 silver, and 12 bronze. Young shooter Prachi Gaikwad clinched individual gold in the junior women’s 50m rifle three-position event, while the Indian junior team secured another gold. India remains comfortably at the top of the medal table.

Indian Shooters Asian Championship 2026: India’s Gold Tally Reaches 39

• The Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026 has turned into a golden campaign for Indian shooters.
• Adding two more gold medals on the latest day of competition, India’s gold tally reached 39, strengthening its position at the top of the standings.
• With 66 total medals 39 gold, 15 silver, and 12 bronze India has built a commanding lead over other participating nations.
• The championship, being held in New Delhi, has showcased India’s growing strength in rifle and pistol shooting across junior and senior categories.

Prachi Gaikwad Wins Gold in Junior Women’s 50m Rifle

• Young Indian shooter Prachi Gaikwad delivered a stellar performance in the junior women’s 50 metre rifle three-position final, clinching gold with a score of 353.3 points.
• Kazakhstan’s Tomiris Amanova secured silver with 351.4 points, while India’s Anushka Thokur claimed bronze with 341.1 points after 34 shots.
• Prachi’s consistency in kneeling, prone, and standing positions proved decisive in the final rounds.
• Her victory significantly boosted the Indian Shooters Asian Championship 2026 gold tally.

Junior Women’s Team Bags Another Gold for India

• In the team event of the junior women’s 50 metre rifle three-position category, the Indian trio of Prachi Gaikwad, Anushka Thokur, and Hazel clinched gold with a combined score of 1,748 points.
• The strong coordination and steady performance across all three positions helped the team secure the top podium finish.
• This team gold further strengthened India’s dominance at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026, underlining the depth of talent in India’s junior shooting ranks.

Women’s 50m Rifle: Silver for Aakriti Dahiya, Bronze for Anjum Moudgil

• In the senior women’s 50m rifle three-position event, India’s Aakriti Dahiya secured silver with 354.2 points, finishing four points behind Kazakhstan’s Sofiya Shulzhenko, who won gold.
• India’s experienced shooter Anjum Moudgil earned bronze with a score of 340.4 points.
• In the team category, the Indian trio of Aakriti Dahiya, Anjum Moudgil, and Aashi Chouksey claimed silver with a combined score of 1,756 points, while Kazakhstan took gold with 1,760 points.

Medal Tally After Seven Days: India Leads Comfortably

With seven days completed at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026, India’s medal tally stands at,

• 39 Gold
• 15 Silver
• 12 Bronze

Total: 66 Medals

India’s shooters have consistently performed across junior and senior categories, reflecting strong preparation and effective grassroots development programs. The dominance also boosts India’s confidence ahead of future international competitions, including Olympic qualification events.

Question

Q. How many gold medals has India won so far at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026?

A) 35
B) 37
C) 39
D) 41