When will Manu Bhaker be in action at Asian Games 2026?
Manu Bhaker will headline India’s shooting contingent
Two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker will headline India’s 30-member shooting contingent at the Asian Games 2026, to be held in Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October 4.
Indian shooters enjoyed an outstanding campaign at the Hangzhou 2022 Games, returning with seven gold, nine silver and six bronze medals. There will be high hopes that the squad can replicate that impressive performance in Aichi-Nagoya.
Bhaker, 24, will be among India’s leading medal contenders. The pistol shooter made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics by winning two bronze medals — one in the women’s 10m air pistol individual event and another in the mixed team competition.
Bhaker will compete in four events in the 20th Asian Games: the individual and team events in women’s 10m air pistol and 25m pistol.
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She is already an Asian Games medallist, being part of the women’s team that won gold in the women’s 25m pistol in 2022. She also clinched gold in the women’s 10m air pistol event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.
Bhaker’s schedule at Asian Games 2026
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September 20, Sunday
- TBA: Women’s 10m Air Rifle individual and team
September 27, Sunday
- 6:10 AM: Women’s 25m Pistol Precision Stage
September 28, Monday
- 6:10 AM: Women’s 25m Pistol Rapid Stage and Final
When is the Asian Games 2026 scheduled?
It will be held in Aichi‑Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4.
When will shooting events start at the Aichi-Nagoya Games?
Shooting events begin on September 20.
How many Asian Games medals does Manu Bhaker have?
She won gold in the women’s 25m pistol team at the Hangzhou 2022 Games.
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