How Khelo India Is Shaping Future Shooting Champions

Asian Games 2026: Mairaj Ahmad Khan eyes first Asiad medal at 50, predicts dynamic rise of Indian shooters in Japan

The 50-year-old Mairaj Ahmad Khan is a part of 12-member final shotgun preparatory camp at SAI Dr. Karni Singh Range. He was the first Indian skeet shooter to qualify for the Olympics at Rio in 2016.

Veteran Mairaj Ahmad Khan Targets First Asian Games Medal, Predicts Big Rise For Indian Shooting

At 50, Mairaj Ahmad Khan is still chasing his first Asian Games medal, but the veteran skeet shooter is equally excited about what lies ahead for Indian shooting, predicting the country will have "the best team" across trap, skeet, rifle and pistol over the next four years.

Asian Games 2026: Mairaj Ahmad Khan Predicts Dynamic Rise of Indian Shooting

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Mairaj Ahmad Khan is one of the oldest members of the Indian squad at the Asian Games 2026. At 50, the veteran shooter is still going strong and gunning for a debut medal at the Asiad, despite sounding stoic in his approach. Sports News | Asian Games 2026: Mairaj Ahmad Khan Predicts Dynamic Rise of Indian Shooting.

How Khelo India Is Shaping Future Shooting Champions

Veteran skeet shooter Mairaj Ahmad Khan expresses strong optimism about the future of Indian shooting, attributing the potential rise to government-backed initiatives like Khelo India. He is preparing for his third Asian Games appearance and believes India will have the best team across all shooting disciplines in the next four years, thanks to enhanced grassroots development and support systems.

Asian Games 2026: Mairaj Ahmad Khan predicts dynamic rise of Indian shooting - The Tribune

Mairaj Ahmad Khan is one of the oldest members of the Indian squad at the Asian Games 2026. At 50, the veteran shooter is still going strong and gunning for a debut medal at the Asiad, despite sounding stoic in his approach.