India's shooting squad aims to build on Hangzhou success at 2026 Aichi Games

India's shooting programme has emerged as one of the nation's most consistent medal generators at the Asian Games. The sport's strong showing in Hangzhou, where shooters claimed 22 medals across multiple disciplines, has set an ambitious benchmark for the forthcoming edition in Aichi-Nagoya.

The 2026 Asian Games will provide Indian shooters with an opportunity to build on their recent success and potentially surpass their Hangzhou tally. The contingent will compete across rifle, pistol, and shotgun events, with both individual and team categories offering multiple pathways to the podium.

Indian shooting has benefited from improved training infrastructure, coaching quality, and competitive exposure in recent years. These improvements have translated into consistent medal finishes at continental competitions, establishing shooting as a reliable medal source for India at the Asian Games.

As preparations intensify for the Aichi-Nagoya Games, the shooting federation will focus on maintaining the form demonstrated in Hangzhou while identifying emerging talent to strengthen the squad. The contingent's performance will be closely watched as India seeks to enhance its overall medal haul at the 2026 edition.