India win silver in men’s 10m air rifle team at Asian Games; China sets world record

Rudrankksh, Himanshu and Parth Mane finished with a team total of 1890.1; China claimed the gold with a world record team total of 1899.0 points

In an impressive display of skill, India clinched a silver medal in the men's 10m air rifle team event, thanks to the efforts of Rudrankksh Patil, Himanshu Dhillon, and Parth Mane who secured second place in qualification. China took home gold while breaking the event's world record. Notably, Rudrankksh and Himanshu also advanced to the individual final, showcasing India's strong performance in shooting competitions at the Games.

India clinched a silver medal in the men's 10m air rifle team event at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Monday, with shooters Rudrankksh Patil and Himanshu Dhillon also qualifying for the individual final.

India secured the silver medal in the men’s 10m air rifle team event, with Rudrankksh Patil, Himanshu Dhillon and Parth Mane combining for a total score of 1890.1. China won the gold with a new world-record score of 1899.0, while the Republic of Korea claimed bronze with 1884.2. The result also brought more good news for India, with Rudrankksh and Himanshu qualifying for the individual final.Silver for India in mens 10m air rifle team event. Rudranksh Patil, Parth Mane and Himanshu Dhillon total 1890.1 in qualification to finish behind China (1899). Rudranksh Patil(631.8) and Himanshu Dhillon(630) also make finals in Individual.@sportstarweb pic.twitter.com/1flZJf3lNW— jonathan selvaraj (@jon_selvaraj) September 21, 2026 Rudrankksh, Himanshu and Parth maintained a strong rhythm throughout the team competition. Their consistent shooting helped India finish comfortably ahead of the Korean team in the medal standings. The result adds another significant medal to India’s campaign in the shooting competition.China’s winning score of 1899.0 also set a new world record in the event. India’s 1890.1 was enough to secure the silver, with Korea finishing third at 1884.2. The narrow margins highlighted the high level of competition among the leading shooting nations.Viral Video Shows Abhishek Sharma Travelling With 6 Suitcases For Asian Games 2026; Netizens Ask, ‘Kitne Saal Ke Liye?’Rudrankksh, Himanshu Reach FinalThere was further good news for India as Rudrankksh and Himanshu also advanced to the individual final. Their qualification gives India two representatives in the battle for the individual medals. The individual final is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. IST.Rudrankksh, a former world champion, will look to carry his strong team-event performance into the individual competition. Himanshu will also aim to build on his qualifying performance and challenge for a medal. With both Indian shooters through to the final, attention now turns to the individual event.India’s silver medal reflects the team’s consistency and composure under pressure. While China set the pace with a record-breaking performance, India stayed within striking distance throughout the contest. The focus now shifts to the individual final, where Rudrankksh and Himanshu will seek to add another medal to India’s tally.