Elavenil Valarivan edged Japan’s Hinata Taichi in the final run of the women's 10m air rifle individual, securing India’s silver medal at the Asian Games 2026.
The finish was decided on a razor‑thin margin; Valarivan’s last series of shots outpaced her rival by a fraction of a point, a tipping moment that sealed the podium spot.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu both posted congratulatory messages, praising Valarivan’s composure and noting that this silver was her second triumph of the day.
Earlier, the Indian shooting trio had already snatched a podium finish in the team event, and the country also saw strong performances in cricket, hockey, table tennis and badminton, with the women's cricket side reaching the gold medal match against Bangladesh.
India now turns its focus to the upcoming cricket gold medal showdown, where the women's team faces a rematch against Bangladesh.