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Thane Welcomes Rudrankksh Patil After Asian Games Medals
Rudrankksh Patil is a shooter from Thane, India.
He competed at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
He won a bronze medal in the individual 10m Air Rifle event.
He also won a silver medal in the 10m Air Rifle team event with Parth Mane and Himanshu Dhillon.
One report says he won another team silver in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions event.
Because the reports differ, the exact total number of medals is not completely consistent.
People in Thane welcomed him with music, flowers, and a large celebration.
Leaders said his success could inspire young athletes.
Rudrankksh Patil won bronze in the men’s 10m Air Rifle individual event at the 2026 Asian Games.
Patil won a 10m Air Rifle team silver with Parth Mane and Himanshu Dhillon.
One report also says Patil won a team silver in men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions, while another describes only two 10m Air Rifle podium finishes.
Thane held a civic reception for Patil on September 28, featuring Dhol Tasha performances, officials, police personnel, family, and residents.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Mayor Sharmila Pimpalolkar, and President Droupadi Murmu praised Patil’s achievements.
- Who
- Indian shooter Rudrankksh Patil, alongside teammates Parth Mane and Himanshu Dhillon, represented India.
- What
- Patil won an individual 10m Air Rifle bronze and a team silver; one report also credits him with a 50m Rifle 3 Positions team silver.
- Where
- The Games were held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan; the civic reception took place at the Dharmaveer Anand Dighe Thane Entry Gate in Anandnagar, Thane.
- When
- The medals were won at the 2026 Asian Games, and Patil was welcomed in Thane on September 28, 2026.
- Why
- Thane organized the reception to honor Patil’s international achievements and their inspiration for young athletes.
Two-Medal Account
Three-Medal Account
Reported Asian Games medal total
Two-Medal Account
One report says Patil’s campaign produced two podium finishes in the 10m Air Rifle event: an individual bronze and a team silver.
Three-Medal Account
Another report says Patil also won a team silver in men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions, giving him three medals at the Games.
Key facts
- Athlete
- Rudrankksh Patil
- Main event
- Men’s 10m Air Rifle
- Individual result
- Bronze medal
- 10m team result
- Silver medal with Parth Mane and Himanshu Dhillon
- Additional result
- One report says Patil also won a men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions team silver
- Reception date
- September 28, 2026
- Reception organizer
- Sports Department of the Thane Municipal Corporation
- Earlier achievement
- Individual gold in 10m Air Rifle at the 2022 World Shooting Championships
Quotes
Rudrankksh Patil
World champion Indian rifle shooter and 2026 Asian Games medalist
“The roar of the Thane crowds and the sound of the Dhol Tasha beat any feeling in the world. When you are on the range, it’s just you, your breath, and the target—but in your heart, you know millions are cheering for you back home. These medals belong to my coaches, my teammates Parth and Himanshu, and every Indian who believed in us. We aren't stopping here.”
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“Watching him stand on the international podium with the tricolor raising high is a feeling no words can truly capture. In our line of work, duty and focus are everything, and seeing Rudrankksh bring that exact composure to the firing line makes our entire family and the department immensely proud.”
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