India’s shooting contingent added another feather to its cap at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, with shooter Shrishti Arora securing a bronze medal in the P2 women’s 10m air pistol SH1 event. Demonstrating remarkable composure under high-pressure elimination rounds, Arora compiled a score of 214.7 in the eight-shooter medal contest. Her podium finish reinforced India’s growing reputation as a para-shooting powerhouse on the continental stage, building upon a breakthrough season highlighted by international recognition.

Climbing the Ranks from Qualification to Podium

Arora entered the medal round after qualifying in fifth place with an aggregate score of 560-8x. While qualification rounds can often test endurance, the Rajasthan-born athlete shifted into an aggressive gear once the elimination series commenced. Scoring consistently in the inner rings, she steadily leapfrogged higher-ranked contenders as the field narrowed. Her calm demeanor during crucial single-shot knockouts ensured she comfortably sealed the third spot on the podium before bowing out.

Iran Dominates Top Spots as Top Qualifier Pathak Suffers Heartbreak

The competition at the top saw an intense battle between Iranian sharpshooters, with world number one Faezeh Ahmadi clinching gold with a final tally of 237.3 points. Her compatriot and world number two Sareh Javanmardi finished just 0.3 points behind to claim silver with 237.0. Meanwhile, it proved to be a bittersweet outing for the Indian camp; fellow Indian shooter Sumedha Pathak, who topped the qualification leaderboard with a dominant 561-18x, suffered unexpected rhythm issues in the final and was the first competitor to be eliminated with 111.4 points.

Building on Global Momentum for Indian Para Shooting

Shrishti Arora’s bronze arrives amid an exceptional run of form. She had recently secured a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team SH1 event alongside Manish Narwal at the 2026 WSPS World Championships in Korea. Her success coincided with Narwal also securing a silver medal in the men’s P1 10m air pistol SH1 event on the same day, underscoring the depth and readiness of Indian para-shooters as they target upcoming global events.