Amidst the intricacies of shooting sports, Indian athletes have consistently displayed their exceptional marksmanship and unwavering dedication on the grand stage of the Asian Games.
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With a rich history spanning various categories, these shooters have left an indelible mark by securing medals that reflect their commitment to excellence. From precision and teamwork in team events to individual brilliance in diverse categories, the Indian shooting contingent’s achievements have consistently added to the nation’s sporting glory.
Let’s see the tales of these remarkable individuals and teams who have raised the Indian flag high in shooting at the Asian Games.
2018 Asian Games in Jakarta–Palembang
India displayed exceptional power in shooting in the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia, securing notable victories and claiming medals that echoed the nation’s dedication to sporting excellence.
Among the standout performers, Saurabh Chaudhary stood atop the podium, capturing the gold medal, securing victory, and highlighting the caliber of India’s shooting contingent.
10m Air Rifle: Abhishek Verma’s stellar performance earned him a well-deserved bronze medal, further solidifying India’s dominance in the shooting events, and Deepak Kumar secured the silver medal in the 10m air rifle category at the 2018 Asian Games held in Jakarta-Palembang.
Trap: Lakshay Sheoran’s exceptional marksmanship earned him the silver medal in the Trap category at the 2018 Asian Games held in Jakarta-Palembang.
Double Trap: Shardul Vihan clinched the silver medal in the Double Trap category at the 2018 Asian Games held in Jakarta-Palembang.
50 m rifle three positions: In the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Sanjeev Rajput’s won the silver medal in Jakarta-Palembang.
Women’s 10m Air Pistol: Heena Sidhu secured the bronze medal in Jakarta-Palembang’s Women’s 10m Air Pistol category.
Women’s 25m Pistol: Rahi Sarnobat secured the gold medal in the Women’s 25m Pistol category at the 2018 Asian Games held in Jakarta-Palembang.
Women’s 10m Air Rifle Team: The 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta-Palembang marked a significant moment for Indian shooters Ravi Kumar and Apurvi Chandela. Their combined efforts earned them a well-deserved bronze medal.
2014 Asian Games in Incheon
At the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon City in South Korea, India’s shooting contingent displayed their mettle as Samaresh Jung, Prakash Nanjappa, and Jitu Rai clinched the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol team category.
Women’s Double Trap Team: At the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, the Indian trio of Shagun Chowdhary, Shreyasi Singh, and Varsha Varman displayed their remarkable marksmanship by securing the bronze medal in the Women’s Double Trap Team category.
25m in centerfire pistol team: Vijay Kumar, Gurpreet Singh, and Pemba Tamang secured the silver medal in the 25m in center fire pistol team category at the 2014 Asian Games held in Incheon, and Abhinav Bindra’s earned the bronze medal in the 10m air rifle category.
50m Rifle 3 Positions: Chain Singh secured the bronze medal in the 50m Rifle 3 at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon.
Women’s 25 m pistol team: Rahi Sarnobat, Anisa Sayyed, and Heena Sidhu secured the bronze medal in the Women’s 25m Pistol team category at the 2014 Asian Games held in Incheon.
2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou
Vijay Kumar’s won a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol category, displaying India’s international shooting power. Also, In the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, Gagan Narang secured the silver medal in the 10m air rifle category.
Abhinav Bindra, Gagan Narang, and Sanjeev Rajput collaborated seamlessly to secure the silver medal in the 10m air rifle team category at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou.
Also, Abhinav Bindra, Ravi Kumar, and Sanjeev Rajput combined their shooting talents to secure the bronze medal in Incheon’s 10m air rifle team category.
Double Trap: Ronjan Sodhi secured the gold medal in the Double Trap category at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou. His exceptional marksmanship highlighted India’s strength in shooting sports and added to the nation’s collection of achievements on the international sporting stage.
Double Trap Team: Vikram Bhatnagar, Asher Noria, and Ronjan Sodhi combined their talents to secure the bronze medal in the Double Trap team category at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou.
Trap team: Manavjit Singh Sandhu, Zoravar Singh Sandhu, and Mansher Singh teamed up to secure the bronze medal in the Trap team category at the 2010 Asian Games held in Guangzhou.
Women’s 10m Air Pistol: Shweta Chaudhary secured the bronze medal in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol in Incheon.
Women’s 10m Air Pistol team: Sonia Rai, Heena Sidhu, and Annu Raj Singh won the silver medal in the category of Women’s 10m Air Pistol team.
2006 Asian Games Doha
Samaresh Jung, Vijay Kumar, and Jaspal Rana combined their knacks to secure the gold medal in the 25m fire pistol team category at the 2006 Asian Games held in Doha.
25m standard pistol team: Samaresh Jung, Ronak Pandit, and Jaspal Rana secured the silver medal in the 25m standard pistol team category at the 2006 Asian Games held in Doha.
Trap: Manavjit Singh Sandhu secured the silver medal in the Trap category at the 2006 Asian Games held in Doha.
Trap Team: Manavjit Singh Sandhu, Mansher Singh, and Anwer Sultan combined their knacks to secure the silver medal in the Trap team category at the 2006 Asian Games held in Doha.
Double Trap team: Vikram Bhatnagar, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, and Ronjan Sodhi combined their shooting talents to secure the silver medal in the Double Trap team category.
10m Air Rifle: Navanath Faratade, Gagan Narang, and P. T. Raghunath collaborated to secure the 10m air rifle silver medal. Gagan Narang also secured a bronze medal in the 50 m rifle three positions.
50m Rifle 3 Positions Team: Imran Hassan Khan, Gagan Narang, and Sanjeev Rajput combined their talents to secure the bronze medal in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions team category at the 2006 Asian Games held in Doha.
Women’s 10m Air Pistol team: Shweta Chaudhary, Sonia Rai, and Harveen Srao won a silver medal in the 10m Air Pistol team category at the 2006 Asian Games held in Doha.
Women’s 10m Air Rifle Team: Tejaswini Sawant, Suma Shirur, and Avneet Sidhu combined their talents to secure the silver medal in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle Team category at the 2006 Asian Games held in Doha.
2002 Busan Asian Games
Manavjit Singh Sandhu, Mansher Singh, and Anwer Sultan combined their shooting prowess to secure the silver medal in the Trap team category at the 2002 Asian Games held in Busan.
Women’s 10m Air Rifle Team: Anjali Bhagwat, Deepali Deshpande, and Suma Shirur joined forces and won the silver medal during the 2002 Asian Games held in Busan.
1990 Beijing Asian Games
The 1990 Asian Games held in Beijing witnessed the remarkable prowess of Indian shooter Soma Dutta. Competing in the Women’s 50m Rifle Prone category, Soma Dutta secured the bronze medal.
1998 Bangkok Asian Games
In a display of remarkable marksmanship, Jaspal Rana claimed the silver medal in the 25m center fire pistol category at the 1998 Asian Games held in Bangkok. His achievement not only highlighted his prowess but also showcased India’s continued excellence in the sport of shooting on the international stage.
Trap Team: Manavjit Singh Sandhu, Zoravar Singh Sandhu, and Mansher Singh joined forces to secure the silver medal in the Trap team category at the 1998 Asian Games held in Bangkok.
1994 Asian Games at the Hiroshima
In 1994, at the Hiroshima Asian Games, Jaspal Rana etched his name in history by clinching the gold medal in the 25m center fire pistol category. His exceptional performance exemplified India’s dominance in shooting and highlighted his brilliance on the international stage.
In a remarkable team effort, Surinder Marwah, Ashok Pandit, and Jaspal Rana** secured the Bronze medal in the 25m center fire pistol category at the 1994 Asian Games held in Hiroshima.
1986 Seoul Asian Games
Joydip Das, Bhagirath Samai, and Ghisa Lal Yadav collaborated to secure the bronze medal in the 50m Standard Rifle 3 Positions team category at the 1986 Asian Games held in Seoul.
Women’s 10m Air Rifle: Soma Dutta secured the bronze medal in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle category at the 1986 Asian Games in Seoul.
Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions: At the 1986 Seoul Asian Games, Indian shooter Soma Dutta secured the silver medal 50m Rifle 3 Positions category.
1982 New Delhi Asian Games
In the 1982 Asian Games hosted in New Delhi, Sharad Chauhan secured the silver medal in the 25m standard pistol category.
Trap: Pranab Kumar Roy, Gurbir Singh, Karni Singh, and Randhir Singh combined their talents to secure the silver medal in the Trap team category in New Delhi.
1974 Tehran Asian Games
Karni Singh secured the silver medal in the Trap and Skeet category at the 1974 Asian Games in Tehran.
1978 Bangkok Asian Games
Randhir Singh clinched the gold medal in the Trap category at the 1978 Asian Games held in Bangkok.
1962 Jakarta Asian Games
Henry Shaw secured the bronze medal in the 50m rifle prone category at the 1962 Asian Games held in Jakarta.
The conclusion
The journey of Indian shooters at the Asian Games With each medal won, they have elevated themselves and enriched India’s sporting legacy, from iconic achievements in various categories to the collective victories of team events.
As India continues to shine internationally, these shooting stars stand as inspirations for future generations, reminding us of the power of passion and the pursuit of sporting greatness.
