Dominance defined India’s performance at the home-hosted Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026, securing the top spot with an impressive 76-medal haul (39 gold, 18 silver, 19 bronze). That victory fuels the fire as the nation’s premier shooters ready for National Selection Trials 3 (Group A) at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in Delhi, March 6-10.
Critical for national team berths ahead of a demanding season, these trials feature top talent across 10 events: eight Olympic categories plus rifle prone for both genders. Shooters know that precision here translates to representation on global stages.
Group B counterparts head to Bhopal for extended Rifle/Pistol Trials 3 and 4 at MP State Shooting Academy until March 22. Selected athletes then converge in New Delhi for a 10-day coaching camp starting March 10.
On the shotgun front, the national squad camp commenced Thursday in the capital, prioritizing skeet followed by trap on March 8. This leads into pre-camp training for the Tangier ISSF World Cup (March 21-April 3), the calendar’s inaugural shotgun event.
Announced teams target early World Cups in Grenada, Munich, Tangier, and Almaty. The fresh Olympic quadrennium for LA 2028 starts now, with quota opportunities emerging at Doha 2026’s World Championship. The 2026 Asian Games in Japan add extra incentive for stellar trial showings.
As rifle, pistol, and shotgun selections hinge on these high-stakes battles, India’s shooters are locked in for a year of triumphs.