India made history at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship, held in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, by securing 50 gold medals—a performance that propelled the country to lead the medal tally for the first time in the tournament’s history.The Times of IndiaThe Tribune
Headline 2: Best-Ever Campaign on Record
The feat marks India’s most successful outing yet at the Asian Shooting Championship. With a remarkable total of 99 medals—including 50 golds, 26 silvers, and 23 bronzes—India surpassed its previous best and established new benchmarks.The TribuneThe Statesman
Headline 3: Depth Across Disciplines
India’s dominance spanned rifle, pistol, and shotgun competitions. The senior team delivered strong performances across 15 Olympic events, bolstered by exceptional results from junior shooters, who led the charge in several categories.The Statesman
Headline 4: Stars Shine in Key Events
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Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar retained his title in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions with a score of 462.5, edging out China’s Zhao Wenyu.The Times of India
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Sift Kaur Samra captured gold in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions event, adding a continental title to her credentials.The Times of India+1
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The duo of Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan triumphed in the 10m air rifle mixed team final, beating their Chinese opponents.The Times of India
Headline 5: Strategic Success Signals Growth
According to the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), the outstanding performance reflects the growing confidence of India’s shooting ecosystem post-Paris Olympics. The junior shooters’ success signals a strong talent pipeline shaping the future of the sport.The Statesman
Headline 6: Global-Level Standouts
Among the standout achievements was Ankur Mittal’s world record-setting gold in the men’s double trap final, delivering 107 hits. He and his teammates also won team bronze.The Tribune
Headline 7: Pistol Power and Mixed Dominance
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Rajkanwar Singh Sandhu secured individual gold in the men’s 25m center-fire pistol with a tally of 583, and combined with his teammates to win team gold (1,733 points).
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In women’s trap shooting, Neeru Dhanda won her first individual Asian Championship gold.The Tribune
Headline 8: Juniors Elevate India’s Scoreboard
India’s juniors swept all Olympic shooting events, securing 10 golds, 4 silvers, and 4 bronzes. Their performance added significant weight to India’s overall dominance at the championship.The Statesman
Headline 9: Conclusion – A Turning Point for India
India’s medal rush—with 50 golds and 99 total medals—has changed the narrative in continental shooting sports. The country now looks poised to translate this success onto larger global stages, riding on the twin pillars of seasoned champions and emerging young talent.
