Asian Games 2026 Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions Silver Medal

Asian Games 2026 Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions Silver Medal brought another podium finish for India as Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil and Niraj Kumar secured silver in the men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions team event.

The Indian shooting trio delivered a strong performance in the team qualification round, finishing second with a combined score of 1762 points and 94X. Their result added another medal to India’s shooting campaign at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya.

China topped the team standings with 1766 points (95X), while the Republic of Korea finished third with 1751 points (87X).

India Wins Silver in Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions

The Asian Games 2026 Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions Silver Medal was won by Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil and Niraj Kumar.

The Indian trio, all listed as TOPS Core Athletes, combined effectively throughout the qualification round to register a total score of 1762. The performance placed India just four points behind China, which finished at the top with 1766 points.

The Republic of Korea completed the podium with a score of 1751 points.

Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions Team Standings

🥇 China – 1766 points (95X)
🥈 India – 1762 points (94X)
🥉 Republic of Korea – 1751 points (87X)

The team rankings were determined by the cumulative scores recorded by all three athletes during the Individual Qualification Round.

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Rudrankksh Patil Add Another Asian Games Medal

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil were part of India’s strong shooting contingent at the Asian Games 2026. Their experience on the international stage proved valuable as the Indian team remained in medal contention throughout the event.

For Tomar and Patil, the silver medal adds to their Asian Games journey, while the result also underlines India’s depth in rifle shooting.

Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil is among India’s prominent rifle shooters and is a TOPS Core Athlete. His contribution was important in helping India secure the second position in the team standings.

Niraj Kumar Wins Silver on Asian Games Debut

The silver medal was particularly significant for Niraj Kumar, who secured a podium finish on his Asian Games debut.

Competing alongside two experienced Indian shooters, Kumar contributed to India’s combined score of 1762 in the men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions team event.

Winning a medal at the continental level on his first Asian Games appearance marks an important moment in Kumar’s shooting career. His performance also strengthens India’s presence in the rifle shooting events at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.