Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar Leads India’s Historic Podium Sweep at 2026 Asian Shooting Championships
Indian shooters, including rising stars with global potential, delivered a spectacular performance at the Asian Shooting Championships 2026, held at the historic Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi from February 2-14. In a moment of immense pride for India and the worldwide Indian diaspora, the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions event saw a complete podium sweep by Indian talent, led by Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar who etched his name in history with a new world record.
The 25-year-old two-time Olympian and Asian champion Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar defended his continental title in thrilling fashion. In the final, he produced a flawless display, finishing with an extraordinary score of 362.0 — setting a new world record and Asian record in the process. The drama peaked on the 35th and final shot: entering with Niraj Kumar holding a narrow 0.2-point lead, Kumar scored 10.3. Tomar, showcasing nerves of steel, responded with a clutch 10.7 to overtake his teammate and clinch gold.
Niraj Kumar, who topped the qualification round with a strong 593, earned silver with 361.8 — marking his breakthrough first individual international medal. Akhil Sheoran completed the all-Indian podium with bronze at 343.5, highlighting the depth of India’s shooting program.
The trio’s outstanding qualification performances also secured team gold for India, reinforcing the nation’s dominance in rifle events on the Asian stage.
Adding to the jubilation for the Indian community worldwide, young prodigy Adriyan Karmakar shone in the junior men’s 50m rifle 3 positions category. He captured gold with a score of 353.2, establishing a new world record in the junior division and underscoring the bright future of Indian shooting talent.
This historic clean sweep in an Olympic discipline at home soil sends a strong signal to the global shooting fraternity. For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Gulf countries, and beyond, these achievements bring immense joy and national pride — reminding everyone of India’s growing prowess in sports that demand precision, focus, and resilience.
Events like this inspire the next generation, whether in India or in diaspora communities where shooting ranges and academies are gaining popularity among young NRIs.
NRIGlobe celebrates these champions: Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Niraj Kumar, Akhil Sheoran, and Adriyan Karmakar — true ambassadors of Indian excellence on the world stage!
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