Bihar CM Samrat Chaudhary Hails Himanshu Dhillon, Rudrankksh Patil After Asian Games 2026 Triumph
· Free Press Journal

Indian shooters Himanshu Dhillon and Rudrankksh Patil have brought pride to the country with a double-medal performance in the men’s 10m air rifle event. Dhillon secured the silver medal, while Patil claimed bronze, marking a notable achievement for Indian shooting. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary congratulated both shooters and praised their precision, performance and dedication in a social media post.
सटीक निशाना, शानदार प्रदर्शन और देश के लिए दोहरी पदक सफलता।
पुरुषों की 10 मीटर एयर राइफल स्पर्धा में हिमांशु ढिल्लों जी ने रजत एवं रुद्रांक्ष पाटिल जी ने कांस्य पदक अर्जित कर देश को गौरवान्वित किया है।
आपकी सफलता और समर्पण देश के युवा खिलाड़ियों के लिए प्रेरणा का स्रोत है।
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— Samrat Choudhary (@samrat4bjp) September 21, 2026
In his message, Chaudhary extended his heartfelt congratulations to Dhillon and Patil for their medal-winning performances. He highlighted their accurate shooting and described the double-medal success as a moment of pride for the nation. His message also conveyed his best wishes to both athletes for their future sporting careers.
Chaudhary said the success and dedication of the two shooters could serve as a source of inspiration for young players across the country. The achievement reflects the growing recognition of Indian athletes competing at the highest levels of shooting. Their performances also underline the importance of precision, consistency and commitment in competitive sport.
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The combined achievement has also highlighted the strength of India’s emerging shooting talent and their contribution to the country’s medal tally.