Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy’s Ashi Chouksey Hits the Mark at Asian Games 2026: Silver for India
Ashi Chouksey, a talented shooter from Madhya Pradesh and an athlete at the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy, delivered an outstanding performance at the Asian Games 2026, playing a pivotal role in securing a silver medal for India. In the women's 50m rifle 3-position team event held in Nagoya, the Indian trio of Ashi Chouksey, Tilottama Sen, and Vidarsa K. Vinod secured second place with a score of 1763 points. China won the gold with 1773 points, while Kazakhstan claimed the bronze with 1754 points.
Ashi Contributes Significantly to Team's Medal Win with a Score of 585
In the qualification round of the 50m rifle 3-position event, Ashi Chouksey scored 585 points. She recorded 196 points in the kneeling position and an impressive 199 points in the prone position. With scores of 93 and 97 in the standing position series, she provided a solid foundation for the team's total score. Although Ashi did not qualify for the individual final, her performance was crucial to the Indian team's combined total of 1763 points.
A Journey Begun in 2017: Making a Mark on the International Stage
Born in Bhopal, Ashi Chouksey began her shooting journey in 2017 while in the ninth grade, through the National Cadet Corps (NCC). She subsequently trained at the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy in Bhopal. Under the guidance of coaches Suma Shirur and Vaibhav Sharma,
Ashi established a reputation at both national and international levels. In 2022, she achieved significant success in international competitions, including winning a gold medal in the mixed team event at the Baku ISSF World Cup.
Second Major Achievement at the Asian Games
Athlete Ashi Chouksey had previously secured a silver medal in the 50m rifle 3-positions team event and a bronze medal in the individual event at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games. Now, by winning a silver medal in the team event for the same discipline at the 2026 Asian Games, she has maintained her consistency and demonstrated excellence at the Asian Games.
Madhya Pradesh's Medal Tally at the Asian Games So Far
With Ashi Chouksey's silver medal, athletes from Madhya Pradesh have now secured a total of three medals at the 2026 Asian Games, comprising two silver and one bronze. Among the silver medalists, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar (Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy) won silver in the men's 50m rifle 3-positions team event, while Ashi Chouksey won silver in the women's 50m rifle 3-positions team event.
Meanwhile, Jai Meena (Madhya Pradesh State Athletics Academy) clinched a bronze medal in the men's soft tennis singles event. Thus, athletes from Madhya Pradesh have earned a total of three medals—two silver and one bronze—so far. Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar's team won the silver medal in the 50m rifle 3-positions event with a score of 1762 points.
Hopes for Medals in Shotgun Events: Neeru and Manisha to Represent
Attention will now shift to the shotgun events as the quest for medals in shooting continues for Madhya Pradesh at the Asian Games. Neeru Dhanda and Manisha Keer, athletes from the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy, will represent the Indian contingent in the shotgun events starting on September 27. Neeru Dhanda is one of India's leading shooters in the women's trap event and has previously won a gold medal in the women's trap category at the 2026 ISSF World Cup.
Sports Minister Sarang Extends Congratulations
Minister for Cooperatives, Sports, and Youth Welfare Vishwas Kailash Sarang has extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Ashi Chouksey for winning a silver medal at the Asian Games. He stated that Ashi Chouksey, an athlete from the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy, has brought glory to both the state and the nation through her outstanding performance. Her achievement serves as an inspiration for young athletes across the state. Minister Sarang wished Ashi Chouksey a bright future and conveyed his best wishes for her upcoming competitions.