India Strikes Gold: Esha Singh Wins 10m Air Pistol Title

Esha Singh won the gold medal in the individual event of 10m air pistol in the women category in the Asian shooting championships 2026, which was organized in New Delhi between February 3-14, 2026. 

The 21-year-old athlete also rose one of the challenges at mid-final to get 239.8 and propel India into the first individual win of the tournament and team triumph in the host country. This is her second senior Asian Championship individual gold, and her victory was in 2024.

Esha Singh’s Final and Key Performances 

• Chinese Taipei had to settle for silver (Cheng Yen-Ching, 235.4) and bronze (Yu Ai-Wen, 217.7) in a hectic eight-woman final, where Esha charged up, and fended off her Chinese Taiwanese competition. 

• Suruchi Singh, who is compatriot, came in fourth place with a score of 197.7 and Manu Bhaker came in the seventh position following an initial setback. 

• Esha had a qualification mark of 575 that contributed to the team gold (1,726 marks) of India with Rhythm Sangwan and Suruchi.

Team Achievements

India won the team event of 10m air pistol among the women with 1,726 points, compared to other competitors. Samrat Rana, the world champion in men's 10m air pistol, won individual bronze (220.3) together with the team silver (1,732 points) behind Uzbekistan. 

The championships have 311 participants; they consist of 20 countries competing in Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range.

Esha Singh's Background

• Esha grew to the top in Bhopal with junior world records and three golds at the age of 14 in 2019. 

• She has won 2024 Asian gold, ISSF World Cup gold in China and silver in Asian games. 

• She is chosen to compete in the Paris Olympics; she still exhibits her successes in the pistol events.

• Asian Shooting Championships 2026 (pistol/rifle) are considered an Olympic to some of the games such as ISSF World Cups and Asian Games. 

• India was the host in good anticipation, and initial medals were an uplifting factor. The team of Iran pulled out at the last moment on visa grounds.

The golden command of Esha Singh highlights the warrior position of the Indian pistol champion, and the combination of strength and accuracy to win history. 

These victories are a booster to the shooting trends in India, telling the upcoming generations of talents and proving to the world that India is a country with an Olympic prospect.

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