Aneesha Sharma has created history for Jammu and Kashmir by winning two medals — a Team Gold and an Individual Bronze — at the Asian Shooting Championship 2026, becoming the first shooter from the Jammu & Kashmir Rifle Association (JKRA) to secure two international podium finishes at the Asian level.
Her landmark achievement has brought pride to both the Union Territory and the country, marking a major milestone for shooting sports in J&K.
Aneesha trains at the Mission Olympics Shooting Academy Jammu (MOSAJ) under the guidance of coaches Vishal Mehra and Aman Singh. She currently holds India Junior Rank No. 2 and has earlier won multiple medals at National Championships, Khelo India Shooting Sports Championships, and All India Inter-University competitions.
Sports officials said her journey reflects discipline, dedication, and sustained hard work, aligning with the broader Mission Olympics vision to build international-level athletes from the region.
Senior office-bearers of JKRA congratulated Aneesha on her achievement. Chief Patron Dilbag Singh, former DGP of J&K, and JKRA President Surinder Singh Sodhi described the win as a proud moment for Jammu and Kashmir and praised her commitment to excellence.
JKRA Chairman Kuldeep Jamwal and General Secretary DySP Sharat Chander Singh also extended congratulations and reaffirmed continued support for emerging shooters in the Union Territory.
The association said Aneesha’s success will inspire a new generation of athletes and shooters across India. JKRA also expressed gratitude to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, the J&K Sports Council, and the Department of Youth Services and Sports for their continued support, and called for further strengthening of shooting infrastructure in the region.
