The Asian Games shooting 2026 schedule runs from September 17 to October 3 at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Range in Japan, as part of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. India has named a 30-member squad headlined by double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker, and this page covers the complete asian games shooting 2026 schedule — rifle, pistol and shotgun events, India’s shooters, qualification and final timings, medal-event details, and where to watch live.
Shooting has been one of India’s most productive Olympic and Asian Games sports in recent years, and the Aichi-Nagoya edition arrives with expectations high after India’s best-ever shooting haul at the previous Games. With the asian games 2026 shooting squad now finalised, fans searching for india shooting team fixtures, event dates, and medal-event timings will find the full breakdown below.
Asian Games Shooting 2026 Schedule at a Glance
Here is the quick-reference asian games shooting 2026 schedule before the detailed breakdown.
| Phase | Dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Rifle & pistol events (qualification through finals) | September 17–28, 2026 (approx.) | Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Range, Japan |
| Shotgun events (trap & skeet, qualification through finals) | Late September–October 3, 2026 (approx.) | Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Range, Japan |
All shooting events at the 2026 Asian Games are staged at a single range, which keeps the asian games shooting 2026 action concentrated across roughly two and a half weeks — one of the longest competition windows of any sport at these Games because of the sheer number of individual, team and mixed-team events on the programme.
Asian Games Shooting 2026 Venue
Every rifle, pistol and shotgun event at the 2026 Asian Games is being held at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Range in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Hosting every discipline at one range simplifies logistics for the roughly a dozen shooting medal events on the programme and keeps the asian games shooting 2026 schedule consistent for athletes, officials and broadcasters across the full window from September 17 to October 3.
Rifle Events Schedule
The rifle programme at the asian games 2026 shooting competition includes 10m air rifle men’s and women’s individual events, 50m rifle 3 positions men’s and women’s individual events, and a 10m air rifle mixed team event. India’s rifle line-up includes Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil, Parth Rakesh Mane and Himanshu Dhillon in the men’s 10m air rifle, Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Uttam Maskar and Vidarsa K Vinod in the women’s 10m air rifle, and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Niraj Kumar joining Rudrankksh in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions squad.
Pistol Events Schedule
The pistol programme covers 10m air pistol men’s and women’s individual events, 25m rapid fire pistol men’s, 25m pistol women’s, and a 10m air pistol mixed team event. This is where India’s strongest medal hopes lie: double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker headlines the women’s 10m air pistol and 25m pistol line-ups alongside Esha Singh and Rahi Sarnobat, while Suruchi and Kedarling B. Uchaganve anchor India’s mixed team air pistol combination.
Shotgun Events Schedule
The shotgun programme features men’s and women’s trap and skeet events. India’s trap squad includes Kynan Chenai, Ahvar Rizvi and Shapath Bharadwaj for the men and Neeru, Manisha Keer and Aashima Ahlawat for the women, while the skeet line-up features Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Bhavtegh Singh Gill and Mairaj Ahmad Khan for the men and Parinaaz Dhaliwal, Raiza Dhillon and Maheshwari Chauhan for the women. Shotgun events typically run later in the competition window than rifle and pistol, closer to the October 3 close of the asian games shooting 2026 schedule.
India Shooting Team for Asian Games 2026: Full Squad
The National Rifle Association of India has named a 30-member indian shooting team — 15 men and 15 women, made up of 18 rifle and pistol shooters and 12 shotgun shooters. NRAI president Kalikesh Singh Deo said selecting the squad was challenging “given the exceptional depth and quality of talent in Indian shooting today,” adding that the final team “reflects the strength, depth, and versatility of Indian shooting.” For the full list of Indian competitors across every sport at these Games, see our guide to Indian athletes qualified for Asian Games 2026.
Rifle & Pistol Squad Highlights
Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh, Rahi Sarnobat, Elavenil Valarivan, Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Suruchi, Kedarling B. Uchaganve, Parth Rakesh Mane, Sonam Uttam Maskar, Vidarsa K Vinod, Ashi Chouksey, Tilottama Sen, Niraj Kumar, Himanshu Dhillon, Gaurav, Kamaljeet, Anish.
Shotgun Squad Highlights
Kynan Chenai, Ahvar Rizvi, Shapath Bharadwaj, Neeru, Manisha Keer, Aashima Ahlawat, Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Bhavtegh Singh Gill, Mairaj Ahmad Khan, Parinaaz Dhaliwal, Raiza Dhillon, Maheshwari Chauhan.
India’s Shooting Legacy at the Asian Games
Context matters when you’re tracking the asian games shooting 2026 schedule, and India’s recent record explains the high expectations around this squad. At the previous Asian Games, Indian shooters won 22 medals — 7 gold, 9 silver and 6 bronze — the best-ever shooting performance by India at any Asian Games, achieved from just 27 events. That was a sharp improvement on both the Jakarta-Palembang 2018 tally of 9 medals and the Doha 2006 haul of 14 medals from 39 events, and it is exactly why the indian shooting team’s 2026 campaign is being watched as a genuine multi-medal opportunity rather than a modest target.
Qualification and Final Timings
Each shooting event at the asian games 2026 shooting competition follows the standard ISSF-style format: a qualification round determines the top finishers, who then advance to a separate finals session on the same day to decide the medals. Because the detailed session-by-session order of play for Aichi-Nagoya had not been published in full at the time of writing, exact qualification and final timings for each of India’s individual events are marked TBC below and will be updated once the Asian Shooting Confederation releases the daily schedule.
Shooting Medal Events at Asian Games 2026
Fans tracking shooting live score updates can use the table below as a guide to the discipline groups and their approximate place in the asian games shooting 2026 schedule.
| Discipline Group | Key Events | Approx. Window |
|---|---|---|
| Rifle | 10m air rifle (M/W), 50m rifle 3 positions (M/W), mixed team air rifle | Mid-to-late September, TBC exact dates |
| Pistol | 10m air pistol (M/W), 25m rapid fire pistol (M), 25m pistol (W), mixed team air pistol | Mid-to-late September, TBC exact dates |
| Shotgun | Trap (M/W), skeet (M/W) | Late September–October 3, TBC exact dates |
Manu Bhaker’s 10m air pistol and 25m pistol events, along with the men’s and women’s 10m air rifle finals, are typically among the earliest medal events on an Asian Games shooting programme, so fans should watch for the daily order of play as soon as it is confirmed.
Where to Watch Asian Games Shooting 2026 Live in India
Sony Pictures Networks India holds the exclusive broadcast and streaming rights for the entire 20th Asian Games, including every shooting event. Indian fans can follow the complete asian games shooting 2026 schedule through these options:
- TV: Live telecast on Sony Sports Network channels.
- Streaming: Live streaming on the SonyLIV app and website for shooting live score updates as they happen.
- Live results: Official standings and medal updates via the Asian Shooting Confederation and the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 organising committee.
Given the long shooting window and the number of Indian shooters in contention across rifle, pistol and shotgun, checking the daily schedule on SonyLIV each morning is the easiest way to avoid missing a live Indian final.
Asian Games Shooting 2026: FAQs
When does the Asian Games shooting 2026 schedule start?
Shooting competition at the 2026 Asian Games runs from September 17 to October 3, covering rifle, pistol and shotgun events across individual, team and mixed-team categories.
Where is shooting being held at the 2026 Asian Games?
All shooting events, rifle, pistol and shotgun, are held at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Range in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Who is in India’s shooting team for the Asian Games 2026?
India’s 30-member squad is headlined by double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker, alongside Esha Singh, Rahi Sarnobat, Elavenil Valarivan, Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and shotgun shooters including Kynan Chenai and Anantjeet Singh Naruka, across rifle, pistol and shotgun disciplines.
How many shooting events are there at the Asian Games 2026?
The programme covers around a dozen medal events across 10m air rifle, 50m rifle 3 positions, 10m air pistol, 25m rapid fire and sports pistol, trap and skeet, including individual, team and mixed-team categories.
How did India perform in shooting at the previous Asian Games?
India won 22 shooting medals at the previous Asian Games — 7 gold, 9 silver and 6 bronze — its best-ever shooting performance at the Games.
Where can I watch the Asian Games shooting 2026 schedule matches live in India?
Every event is available live on Sony Sports Network TV channels and via streaming on the SonyLIV app in India.
For the full multi-sport lineup, check the complete Asian Games 2026 India schedule, and see our coverage of the Asian Games 2026 Badminton Schedule and Asian Games Hockey 2026 Schedule for more of India’s top medal hopes.
Sources: IANS, Asia Sports Hub, Asian Shooting Confederation, Business Standard.
