Asian Games 2026: Elavenil-Parth Finish 4th As India Miss Medal In 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team Event

Asian Games 2026: Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Rakesh Mane Finish 4th in 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team as India Miss Shooting Medal

India narrowly missed another opportunity for a Shooting medals finish at the Asian Games 2026 after Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Rakesh Mane finished fourth in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team final in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on September 22.

The Indian pair entered the medal round after producing a strong performance in qualification. However, they could not maintain that momentum in the final and were eliminated in fourth place with a score of 376.3. The result ended India’s challenge for a medal in the event, although the country’s shooting contingent had already delivered several medals during the opening days of the Games.

Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Mane Qualify Second

The Indian duo had looked promising earlier in the competition. Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Rakesh Mane scored 634.6 in qualification to secure second position and book their place in the four-team final.

China’s Wang Zifei and Sheng Lihao topped qualification with 638.9, setting a qualification world record. South Korea’s Ban Hyojin and Park Hajun finished third with 633.2, while Vietnam’s Thanh Thao Phi and Tam Quang Nguyen placed fourth before subsequently being disqualified.

The qualification performance gave India shooting fans reason to expect another podium finish, particularly after the country’s impressive start in rifle events at the tournament.

Difficult Start for the Indian Pair

The final, however, proved considerably more challenging for the Indian team. Elavenil and Parth began the final in fourth position after recording 103.6 points in their opening series.

China immediately established an advantage with 107.2 points, while South Korea scored 104.9 and Japan recorded 103.9. After 20 shots, India remained fourth on 207.9 points, 1.3 points behind South Korea in third place.

India’s position did not improve during the next stage. After three series, the Indian pair had accumulated 312.3 points, while South Korea had 314.3, Japan 314.9 and China 315.7. The narrow margins showed how important every shot was in the highly competitive Air rifle final.

India Eliminated After 376.3 Points

The Indian duo was eventually eliminated after reaching 376.3 points. Although individual high-scoring shots offered moments of hope, the pair could not close the gap on the teams ahead of them.

According to reports from the final, India remained at the bottom of the standings throughout the elimination stage. The fourth-place result meant that Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Rakesh Mane had to settle for fourth despite their impressive qualification performance.

For India, the result was particularly notable because both shooters had already contributed to the country’s medal haul in other rifle competitions.

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Elavenil Valarivan Continues Strong Asian Games Campaign

Despite missing out on the mixed-team podium, Elavenil Valarivan has enjoyed a highly productive Asian Games campaign.

She had already secured two silver medals in the women’s 10m air rifle events — one in the individual competition and another as part of India’s women’s team. Her performances have made her one of the key contributors to India’s shooting campaign in Aichi-Nagoya.

The mixed-team event represented another opportunity for the experienced rifle shooter to add to her medal collection. However, the final did not produce the desired result for the Indian pair.

Parth Mane’s Impressive Asian Games Debut

For 18-year-old Parth Rakesh Mane, the mixed-team final was another significant milestone in his Asian Games debut.

Mane had already been part of India’s silver-winning men’s 10m air rifle team. He also secured an individual bronze during the competition, adding to an impressive opening campaign.

His performances alongside India’s experienced shooters underline the depth emerging in the country’s rifle shooting setup. The mixed-team qualification performance with Elavenil further demonstrated his ability to compete at a major international event.

China Wins Gold with World-Record Score

China dominated the final as Wang Zifei and Sheng Lihao produced an outstanding performance to win gold with 507.1 points, a world-record total.

South Korea’s Ban Hyojin and Park Hajun won silver with 502.9, while Japan’s Nobota Misaki and Hanakawa Naoki claimed bronze with 439.7. India finished fourth with 376.3.

The result highlighted the extremely fine margins in elite 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team competition, where consistency and composure can determine the final podium positions.

What the Result Means for India Shooting

The fourth-place finish will be disappointing for the Indian pair, especially after their second-place qualification performance. Still, India’s broader India shooting campaign at the Asian Games 2026 has been productive, with rifle shooters accounting for a significant share of the country’s medals during the opening days.

The result also provides valuable experience for Mane and another competitive final for Elavenil. With more shooting events still taking place at the Games, India will continue to look toward its strong contingent for additional Shooting medals.

The Asian Games remain an important platform for India’s shooting talent, and the performances of Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Rakesh Mane demonstrate the country’s continued presence among Asia’s leading rifle-shooting nations.

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Conclusion

Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Rakesh Mane finished fourth in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team final at the Asian Games 2026, missing out on a medal despite entering the final as the second-ranked qualifying pair. Their 376.3-point score placed them behind China, South Korea and Japan.

While the mixed-team result did not add another medal to India’s tally, both shooters have already made significant contributions to the country’s campaign. Elavenil’s two silver medals and Mane’s medals in other rifle events ensure that their Asian Games journey remains an important part of India’s Shooting medals campaign in Aichi-Nagoya.

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