Asian Games 2026: Himanshu Dhillon Clinches Silver, Rudrankksh Patil Takes Bronze As India Secures Double Podium Finish In Men's 10m Air Rifle
Aichi-Nagoya: Indian shooters Himanshu Dhillon and Rudrankksh Patil clinched silver and bronze medals, respectively, in the men's 10m air rifle individual event at the Asian Games 2026, as China's Sheng Lihao secured the gold medal in a closely fought final on Monday. DOUBLE MEDAL ALERT FOR INDIA IN MEN 10M AIR RIFLE AT ASIAN GAMES 2026! Himanshu Dhillon Rudrankksh Patil China’s Sheng Lihao broke…
At the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Indian shooters Himanshu Dhillon and Rudranjay Patil secured silver and bronze medals respectively in the men's 10m air rifle individual event. China's Sheng Lihao emerged victorious with the gold medal. The competition was exceptionally close, with Sheng leading 168.8 after 16 shots, followed by Rudranjay and Himanshu tied at 168.6.
Rudranjay's 9.7 in the 22nd shot cost him the gold, while Himanshu recovered with a 10.6 to finish third. The silver and bronze medals added to India's growing tally at the Asian Games.
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