Asian Games 2026: Esha Singh wins women's 25 m pistol silver; Pinkcy Balhara takes kurash bronze
On 28 September 2026 at Aichi-Nagoya, shooter Esha Singh won silver in the women's 25 m pistol individual event and Pinkcy Balhara won bronze in the women's 78 kg kurash.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated both athletes. Esha Singh's silver was one of four silver medals India won that day, along with Gulveer Singh (1500 m), Yashvir Singh (javelin) and Murali Sreeshankar (long jump).
Key facts
- Esha Singh
- Silver, women's 25 m pistol individual (shooting)
- Pinkcy Balhara
- Bronze, women's 78 kg kurash
- Date
- 28 September 2026
- Games
- Asian Games 2026, Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Q1
Esha Singh won a silver medal at the Asian Games 2026 in which event?
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Correct answer: D — Women's 25 m pistol
Esha Singh won silver in the women's 25 m pistol individual event on 28 September 2026.
Q2
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Pinkcy Balhara won a bronze medal at the Asian Games 2026 in which sport?
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Correct answer: A — Kurash
Pinkcy Balhara won bronze in the women's 78 kg kurash event.