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Indian Shooters Eye Big Haul at Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya
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Moneycontrol•20-09-2026, 18:57
Indian Shooters Eye Big Haul at Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya
- •India aims for over 100 medals at Asian Games 2026, with shooting and athletics expected to contribute at least 50.
- •Shooters express 'silent optimism' despite pressure of major events, with Esha Singh highlighting the mental challenge.
- •Individual coaches like Ronak Pandit and Jelena Arunovic are seen as crucial support for athletes like Esha Singh and Manu Bhaker.
- •Conservative estimates project 18-20 shooting medals for India, potentially reaching 22+, with 7-8 gold medals.
- •India's strong presence is expected across most shooting events, crucial for achieving the 100-medal target.
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Conservative estimates project that the Indian shooting team will win between 18 and 20 medals, with the potential to reach 22 or more if all goes well. Out of these, experts estimate about 7 to 8 gold medals which will heavily influence India's position on the medals table.
The medal count is projected to be lower because the Organising Committee has applied strict, limited quota caps on the total number of eligible shooting participants for every country, not just India.
The men's 10m air pistol event is considered India's primary weak link for the competition, largely due to the absence of Samrat Rana, who failed to make the cut during the selection trials.
