In a display of unmatched accuracy, India’s shooting team dominated the 8th Commonwealth Shooting Championships in 2010, grabbing first position ahead of powerhouses like England. The event highlighted India’s transformation into a shooting superpower.
Boasting 35 golds, 25 silvers, and 14 bronzes for a total of 74 medals, India left competitors in the dust. England followed with 31 medals (4 golds), Wales secured third with 13 (4 golds), and Australia fourth with 19 (3 golds).
Key performers included Vijay Kumar, Samaresh Jung, Gagan Narang – whose 596-point record fell just short in a dramatic tiebreaker – Gurpreet Singh, Shweta Chaudhary, Anuraj Singh, and Pushpanjali Rana. Their collective brilliance underscored years of dedicated training.
India’s shooting excellence extends beyond 2010. With seven Olympic medals, starting from Rathore’s 2004 silver, Bindra’s 2008 gold, to Bhaker’s double bronze in 2024, the sport has become a cornerstone of national pride. At Commonwealth Games, 135 medals cement its status as India’s top-performing event.
As emerging stars like Bhaker and Kusale continue to medal at the Olympics, the future looks bright, with infrastructure and talent poised to elevate India further on the global stage.