In a landmark moment for Indian shooting, the trio of Mansher Singh, Moraad Ali Khan, and a young Manavjit Singh Sandhu made history by clinching India’s first-ever team gold medal at the 1995 Asian Clay Shooting Championship held in Langkawi, Malaysia.
Competing in the trap shooting discipline, the Indian team outshot traditionally dominant nations like China and South Korea, demonstrating precision, composure, and teamwork. The victory marked a significant breakthrough in India’s journey in international clay shooting events.
Mansher Singh, already a seasoned shooter at the time, provided leadership and experience, while Moraad Ali Khan brought consistency and technical skill. Manavjit Singh, then emerging as a rising star, added youthful energy and sharp shooting that would later make him a world champion.
This gold medal was more than a podium finish — it was a statement of intent from India in the realm of international shooting sports. The historic win inspired a generation of trap and skeet shooters and laid the foundation for India’s future success on the global stage.
