Shymkent, Kazakhstan, August 29, 2025
India’s incredible performance at the Asian Shooting Championships continued today as Gurpreet Singh led his team to victory in the 25m centre fire event, clinching a team gold medal for the country. The win is the latest in a series of successes for the Indian contingent and a testament to the nation’s dominance in the sport. The team’s commanding performance on the penultimate day of the championships has further solidified India’s position at the top of the medal tally.
Key Headlines
* Team Effort Secures Top Spot: Gurpreet Singh, Rajkanwar Singh Sandhu, and Ankur Goel combined for a winning aggregate score, securing the team gold ahead of strong competition.
* Gurpreet’s Golden Run: The veteran pistol shooter’s win marks his second gold medal in as many days, following his individual and team gold in the 25m standard pistol event.
* India’s Most Successful Campaign: The latest gold medal pushes India’s total medal count to over 100, making this their most successful campaign in the history of the Asian Shooting Championships.
* Dominance in Non-Olympic Disciplines: The victory in the centre fire event, a non-Olympic discipline, showcases India’s depth and strength across the entire spectrum of shooting sports.
The Indian trio of Gurpreet Singh, Rajkanwar Singh Sandhu, and Ankur Goel delivered a standout performance, finishing with an aggregate score of 1733 points. The score was high enough to secure the top spot on the podium, pushing Vietnam to second place with a score of 1720, and Iran to third with 1700. While Rajkanwar Singh Sandhu took the individual gold in the same event, Gurpreet Singh’s consistent and crucial contribution was instrumental in the team’s success.
For Gurpreet, the victory is a golden continuation of his stellar performance. The 37-year-old Army shooter had already claimed an individual gold in the 25m standard pistol event just a day prior, and his latest team win further cements his status as a leading figure in Indian shooting. His experience and steady hand were key to the team’s collective success.
The Indian team’s performance throughout the championships has been historic. With this latest gold, India’s medal tally has surpassed 100, including more than 50 gold medals. This remarkable achievement is the best-ever performance by India at the Asian Shooting Championships and highlights the country’s rising prominence in the world of shooting sports.
