India has announced a 24‑man squad for the Asian Games 2026 shooting events, setting sights on a record haul of gold medals.
The lineup mixes experience and fresh talent: Rudrankksh Patil, Parth Mane, and Himanshu Dhillon lead the men’s 10m air rifle; Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh, and Suruchi Singh head the women’s pistol squad. Kynan Chenai and Anantjeet Singh Naruka anchor the men’s trap and skeet, while Vidarsha Vinod and Sonam Maskar shine in the women’s 10m air rifle.
Schedule details reveal a packed fortnight: qualifiers kick off on 19 September with women’s 10m air rifle, followed by a steady stream of pistol, rifle, trap, and skeet events. The mixed‑team categories—air rifle, air pistol, trap, and skeet—will test chemistry as much as precision.
"We’re confident these athletes will perform under pressure," said Chief Selector Harshad Mehta. "Their focus and training have paid off; we expect each to bring home a medal." Meanwhile, the coaching staff is fine‑tuning strategies for the high‑altitude venues in Nagano.
Next up: the men’s 10m air rifle qualifiers on 21 September. The squad is tightening training schedules, hoping to hit the mark before the final bouts in early October.