Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated three shooters who secured a silver medal for India at the Asian Games 2026. Sonam Uttam Maskar, Elavenil Valarivan and Vidarsa K Vinod won the medal in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle team event held during the Games.
What happened
The three shooters competed together in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle event at the Asian Games 2026 and brought home a silver medal for India. The Prime Minister acknowledged their achievement through a post on X, noting that their victory was the result of hard work and teamwork working together.
The Prime Minister said that the performance of these athletes would serve as motivation for other sports persons training and competing in the years ahead.
What this means for you
This achievement highlights India’s growing strength in shooting sports at international competitions. The success of these three shooters adds to India’s medal tally at the Asian Games and demonstrates the quality of training and preparation in the country’s shooting programmes. For aspiring shooters and sports enthusiasts, this medal signals that Indian athletes are competitive at the highest levels of Asian sport and can achieve podium finishes through dedication and collective effort.