Asian Games Shooting 2026: India Schedule, Events & Medal Dates
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Asian Games Shooting 2026 Schedule
India's 30-shooter squad, headlined by double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker, chases more history across rifle, pistol and shotgun from September 17 to October 3.
Shooting at the Asian Games 2026 is staged entirely at one range in Aichi Prefecture across roughly two and a half weeks — among the longest windows of any sport at these Games. India's 30-member squad, headlined by double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker, is chasing more of the record 22-medal haul (7 gold, 9 silver, 6 bronze) it won at the previous edition.
Building on a Record Haul
Shooting has been one of India's most productive Olympic and Asian Games sports in recent years, and the Aichi-Nagoya edition arrives with expectations high after that best-ever showing. With the squad now finalised across rifle, pistol and shotgun, here is the full breakdown of events, shooters and where to watch.
Schedule Snapshot
- Rifle & pistol
- Sept 17–28, 2026 (approx.)
- Shotgun
- Late Sept–Oct 3, 2026 (approx.)
- Venue
- Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Range
- Squad size
- 30 (15 men, 15 women)
Rifle, Pistol & Shotgun Events
The rifle programme covers 10m air rifle and 50m rifle 3 positions (men's and women's) plus a mixed team event. Pistol is where India's strongest medal hopes sit: Manu Bhaker headlines the women's 10m air pistol and 25m pistol line-ups alongside Esha Singh and Rahi Sarnobat. Shotgun covers men's and women's trap and skeet, typically running later in the window, closer to the October 3 close.
Team India for Asian Games 2026
- Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh, Rahi Sarnobat
- Elavenil Valarivan, Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil
- Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Suruchi, Kedarling B. Uchaganve
- Kynan Chenai, Ahvar Rizvi, Shapath Bharadwaj
- Neeru, Manisha Keer, Aashima Ahlawat
- Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Mairaj Ahmad Khan
The National Rifle Association of India named 15 men and 15 women across 18 rifle/pistol shooters and 12 shotgun shooters — a squad NRAI president Kalikesh Singh Deo called a reflection of “the strength, depth, and versatility of Indian shooting.”
India's Shooting Legacy at the Asian Games
India's shooters won 22 medals — 7 gold, 9 silver, 6 bronze — at the previous Asian Games, the country's best-ever shooting performance from just 27 events. That marked a sharp jump from 9 medals at Jakarta-Palembang 2018 and 14 at Doha 2006, which is exactly why this campaign is being watched as a genuine multi-medal opportunity rather than a modest target.
Catch Every Event Live in India
Sony Pictures Networks India holds the exclusive broadcast and streaming rights for the entire 20th Asian Games. TV coverage runs on Sony Sports Network, with every event streaming live on the SonyLIV app and website. Given the long shooting window, checking the daily schedule each morning is the easiest way to avoid missing a live final.
Asian Games Shooting 2026: Quick Answers
When does the shooting schedule start?
Competition runs September 17 to October 3, covering rifle, pistol and shotgun across individual, team and mixed-team categories.
Where is shooting being held?
All events are held at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Range in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Who is in India's shooting squad?
The 30-member squad is headlined by double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker, alongside Esha Singh, Rahi Sarnobat, Elavenil Valarivan and shotgun shooters including Kynan Chenai.
How many shooting events are there?
Around a dozen medal events across rifle, pistol and shotgun disciplines, including individual, team and mixed-team categories.
How did India perform last time?
India won 22 shooting medals at the previous Asian Games — its best-ever tally in the sport.
Where can I watch live in India?
Every event streams live on Sony Sports Network TV and the SonyLIV app.