Shymkent, Kazakhstan: Girish Gupta, aged 17, wins gold in the men’s youth 10m air pistol event .Championship held from August 16 to 30, 2025, at Shymkent Shooting Plaza, Kazakhstan.India secures multiple medals, including silver in men’s team 10m air pistol .Manu Bhaker wins individual and team bronze in women’s 10m air pistol events.China leads medal tally with 6 gold medals, followed by South Korea and India
The 16th Asian Shooting Championship took place from August 16 to 30, 2025, at Shymkent Shooting Plaza in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. This prestigious event brought together the continent’s best shooters competing across rifle, pistol, and shotgun disciplines.
Among the standout performances was 17-year-old Indian shooter Girish Gupta, who clinched the gold medal in the men’s youth 10m air pistol event with a final score of 241.3. He outdistanced his compatriot Dev Pratap, aged 14, who took the silver with a score of 238.6. This remarkable feat highlighted India’s rising talent in the shooting arena.
India’s presence was notable beyond the youth category. In the men’s 10m air pistol team event, India secured a silver medal, demonstrating strong teamwork and depth in the sport. On the women’s side, star shooter Manu Bhaker earned an individual bronze medal in the 10m air pistol event and contributed to India’s bronze medal performance in the women’s team event.
The championship showcased fierce competition, with China leading the medal tally by a significant margin, securing six gold medals. South Korea followed, primarily netting silver medals, while India ranked third in the overall medal count, adding to its growing reputation in shooting sports.
The Asian Shooting Championship served as a crucial platform for emerging and established shooters alike, spotlighting talents like Girish Gupta who are poised to make marks on the international stage in coming years. With intense competition and commendable performances, the event underlined the strength and potential of Asian shooters in the global arena.
This championship will be remembered not just for the medals but for the display of young talent rising through the ranks, signaling a promising future for shooting sports in Asia.
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