Haryana’s Himanshu Dhillon secured the gold medal in the 10m Air Rifle Men (T4) event at the Selection Trial 4 Rifle/Pistol Events Group A 2026 in Dehradun. Dhillon finished with a total score of 252.2, edging Maharashtra’s Parth Rakesh Mane by just 0.1 point in one of the closest finals of the competition.
The 10m Air Rifle Men (T4) final produced a thrilling contest as some of the country’s leading shooters battled for top honors at the national selection trials. Throughout the final, the lead changed hands several times, with Himanshu Dhillon and Parth Rakesh Mane emerging as the primary contenders for the gold medal.
Dhillon maintained consistency during the elimination stages and remained within striking distance of the lead heading into the final shots. Mane also delivered a strong performance, matching the pace of his rival and keeping the contest alive until the closing moments.
The final outcome was decided on the last shot of the competition. Entering the concluding shot sequence, the margin between the top two shooters was minimal. Dhillon produced a score of 10.6 on his final attempt, while Mane registered 10.3. The difference enabled Dhillon to overturn the deficit and secure first place with a final total of 252.2 points.
Delhi’s Paarth Makhija completed the podium with a score of 230.2 to claim the bronze medal. While the battle for gold remained intensely competitive until the end, Makhija maintained a strong performance to finish third overall.
The event formed part of the Selection Trial 4 Rifle/Pistol Events Group A 2026 being held in Dehradun. The competition serves as an important platform for shooters seeking national ranking points and selection opportunities for future international events.
• Himanshu Dhillon (Haryana) – Gold Medal, 252.2 points
• Parth Rakesh Mane (Maharashtra) – Silver Medal, 252.1 points
• Paarth Makhija (Delhi) – Bronze Medal, 230.2 points
• Winning Margin: 0.1 point
• Final Shot: Dhillon 10.6, Mane 10.3
The turning point came on the final shot of the match. With the gold medal still undecided, Himanshu Dhillon delivered a 10.6 while Parth Rakesh Mane managed 10.3. That final exchange proved decisive as Dhillon moved ahead by 0.1 point to secure victory.
Final Results – 10m Air Rifle Men (T4)
Gold: Himanshu Dhillon (Haryana) – 252.2
Silver: Parth Rakesh Mane (Maharashtra) – 252.1
Bronze: Paarth Makhija (Delhi) – 230.2
Winning Margin: 0.1 point
Event: 10m Air Rifle Men (T4)
Competition: Selection Trial 4 Rifle/Pistol Events Group A 2026
Venue: Dehradun
Excerpt: Himanshu Dhillon won the 10m Air Rifle Men T4 title in Dehradun, edging Parth Rakesh Mane by just 0.1 point after a dramatic finish.