Aishwary Tomar Sets World Record as India Sweep 50m Rifle Podium

India’s ace marksman Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar delivered a historic performance at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026 , rewriting the world record books en route to gold in the men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range . Competing in the high-pressure final that featured kneeling, prone and standing rounds, Tomar accumulated a stunning 362.0 points , establishing a new world record and successfully defending his continental title.

The event turned into a showcase of India’s depth in rifle shooting as the country completed a remarkable podium sweep . Niraj Kumar claimed silver with 361.8 points , finishing just 0.2 behind Tomar, while Akhil Sheoran secured bronze with 343.5 points . With all three medals going to Indian shooters, the national anthem resonated across the range, underlining India’s dominance in the discipline.

India’s supremacy was evident even before the final. In the qualification round, Niraj topped the standings with 593-34x , while Tomar and Akhil shot 588-40x and 588-32x respectively. Their combined score of 1769-106x earned India the team gold medal , ahead of Japan and Kazakhstan. The consistency across all three shooters highlighted not just individual brilliance but also strong collective preparation.

For Tomar, this triumph adds further weight to an already impressive career. The gold marks his fifth individual medal at the Asian Championships and reinforces his stature as one of India’s premier rifle shooters. His ability to elevate his performance in the final despite finishing third in qualification demonstrated exceptional composure and mental resilience under pressure.

With this victory, India’s medal tally in the senior rifle and pistol events climbed to 26 medals , including 10 gold, 9 silver and 7 bronze . (Overall numbers are higher when junior events are included.) Competing on home soil, Indian shooters have displayed commanding form throughout the championship, which began on February 2 and concludes on Friday.

Tomar’s world record performance now stands as one of the defining highlights of the tournament. Beyond the medal itself, the achievement signals India’s growing consistency on the global shooting stage, particularly in technically demanding three-position events that test endurance, precision and nerve. As the championship draws to a close, India’s dominance in New Delhi has firmly established the team as a formidable force in world shooting.