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What is confirmed

  • India’s women’s 10 m air‑rifle team—Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Mhasakar and Vinod Vidarsa—won a silver medal at the Asian Games 2026.[2]

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Silver Medal for Indian Women in 10 m Air‑Rifle

The three‑woman Indian squad comprising Elavenil Valarivan from Tamil Nadu, Sonam Mhasakar of Uttarakhand and shoot‑off specialist Vinod Vidarsa from Kerala netted a silver medal in the women’s 10 m air‑rifle team event at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya. Their combined score placed them second behind the winning team, giving India a podium finish in a discipline that had not previously seen the country medal at this major event.[2]

Diaspora Boosts Morale Amid Games

Across the streets of Nagoya, the Indian diaspora organized a special 'Sunday on Cycle' event to cheer on the Indian contingent, Parliamentarian Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya noted. The volunteers, many of whom are young expatriates, stood as a visible reminder of India's international community, reinforcing the moral support the athletes received. Mandaviya praised the diaspora’s role as a source of strength for the country’s sporting achievements worldwide.[1]

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