India’s shooting contingent opened its medal account at the Asian Games 2026 with bronze medals in both the men’s and women’s skeet team events, taking the country’s overall medal tally to nine at the time of the results.
The Indian shooting contingent had entered Day 5 with considerable attention on its women’s air pistol stars, including double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and fellow shooter Esha Singh.
However, it was India’s skeet shooters who delivered the first shooting medals of the day at the Aichi Prefectural Shooting Range.
India’s Women’s Skeet Team Wins Bronze
The Indian women’s skeet team of Raiza Dhillon, Maheshwari Chauhan and Parinaaz Dhaliwal secured the bronze medal after combining for a score of 331.
India finished behind China, which won gold with 357 points, and Kazakhstan, which took silver with 336 points.
The Indian trio endured three days of qualifying competition before securing a place on the podium.
The result also marked a significant achievement for Indian shooting, with the country claiming its first Asian Games medal in the women’s team skeet event.
Who Are India’s Women’s Skeet Shooters?
Raiza Dhillon
Dhillon was part of India’s medal-winning women’s skeet trio and later also reached the individual final. She finished fourth in the individual event.
Maheshwari Chauhan
Chauhan joined Dhillon and Parinaaz Dhaliwal in the bronze-medal-winning team, contributing to India’s combined score of 331.
Parinaaz Dhaliwal
Dhaliwal was another member of the historic trio and also advanced to the individual final. She eventually finished eighth.
Men’s Skeet Team Also Takes Bronze
India’s men’s skeet team followed the women onto the podium, adding another bronze medal.
The team featured Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Bhavtegh Singh Gill, who combined for 346 points.
Naruka, one of India’s leading skeet shooters, also progressed to the individual final. He finished fourth in the individual competition.
Who Are India’s Men’s Skeet Shooters?
Anantjeet Singh Naruka
Naruka was part of the bronze-winning Indian team and also reached the individual skeet final, narrowly missing an individual medal with a fourth-place finish.
Mairaj Ahmad Khan
A veteran of Indian shooting, Khan formed part of the men’s team alongside Naruka and Gill that secured the bronze medal.
Bhavtegh Singh Gill
Gill completed India’s three-member men’s skeet team and helped the country finish third with a combined score of 346.
Skeet Shooters Deliver as Pistol Team Misses Podium
The two skeet medals came after India’s pistol shooters were unable to convert their opportunities into medals in the team and individual competitions.
The spotlight had been on Manu Bhaker and Esha Singh, but the skeet specialists instead emerged as India’s early medal winners in shooting on Day 5.
For the Indian shooting contingent, the two bronze medals provided an important boost and added to the country’s medal tally at the Asian Games.
India’s Skeet Medalists at Asian Games 2026
| Event | Indian Shooters | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Team Skeet | Raiza Dhillon, Maheshwari Chauhan, Parinaaz Dhaliwal | Bronze | 331 |
| Men’s Team Skeet | Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Mairaj Ahmad Khan, Bhavtegh Singh Gill | Bronze | 346 |
The double podium finish underlined the depth of India’s skeet shooting programme, with both teams securing medals on the same day.
