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India Claims Second Silver as Elavenil Wins Rifle Medal at Asian Games
Indian marksman Elavenil Valarivan secured a silver medal in the women's 10-metre air rifle individual competition at the 2026 Asian Games. Despite leading for much of the contest, Elavenil was overtaken in the final round by Japan's Hinata Taichi.
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Elavenil Valarivan added another medal to India's tally at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi, clinching silver in the women's 10-metre air rifle individual event. The accomplished shooter maintained her advantage through most of the competition before Japan's Hinata Taichi surged ahead in the decisive final stage to claim gold.
Elavenil's performance marks a strong showing for Indian shooting at the continental championship. The Indian contingent has been performing credibly across the rifle and pistol disciplines at the Games.
The 10-metre air rifle event remains one of shooting's most competitive disciplines at major tournaments. Athletes must balance consistency and precision across multiple rounds to navigate the demanding qualification and final stages.
Elavenil's medal underscores India's depth in Olympic shooting disciplines ahead of upcoming international competitions. The shooter has been a consistent performer in the national shooting setup and continues to represent India prominently on the Asian stage.