The shooting world turns its eyes to India once more, with the Asian Shooting Confederation confirming the nation’s role as host for the 2027 Asian Rifle and Pistol Championship. From December 1 to 10, the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi will host this Olympic-qualifying spectacle, distributing eight quotas for Los Angeles 2028.
Deeply intertwined with Olympic dreams, the championship represents a gateway for Asia’s elite. The National Rifle Association of India steps up to deliver a seamless event, leveraging top-tier infrastructure.
India’s trajectory is upward: Paris 2024 saw maximum 16 quotas earned, split evenly between rifle and pistol. With 21 shooters—six more than Tokyo—they bagged three bronzes, etching a new chapter in the sport’s history.
Momentum builds with the current Delhi event (February 2-14), where India’s 118-strong team dominates the 311-athlete roster—one-third of the field. Kazakhstan (35), Iran (28), Korea, Japan, Chinese Taipei, Vietnam, and Hong Kong complete a stacked lineup from 20 nations across 564 events.
Home crowds will fuel Indian aspirations for podium finishes and tactical gains. This 2027 assignment, paired with the present championship, fortifies India’s position as Asia’s shooting epicenter, priming shooters for global battles.