India Wins Mixed Team 10m Air Rifle Gold at Asian Championships

India continued its strong run at the Asian Rifle & Pistol Championships in New Delhi by clinching gold in the Mixed Team 10m Air Rifle event on Sunday. The Indian pair of Elavenil Valarivan and Arjun Babuta delivered a commanding performance in the final, shooting an outstanding 505.0 , a score that set new world and Asian championship records .

The Indian duo finished ahead of South Korea , who took silver in the event, underlining India’s dominance in rifle shooting at the championships.

With this victory, India’s overall medal count has crossed 50 , reflecting consistent success across rifle and pistol disciplines. While a few other Asian nations are participating, the overall depth of competition in some events appears limited , even as Indian shooters continue to capitalise with assured and high-quality performances.