Delhi Shooter Wins Silver at International Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026
“Syed Hammad Meer” renowned skeet shooter secured a silver medal for India at the International Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026, marking a proud achievement for the country in the prestigious global sporting event.
The Abu Dhabi Masters Games, organized by the International Master Games Association, brought together over 25,000 athletes from around the world competing across 33 disciplines. The event was held at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club.
Meer competed in the clay pigeon skeet shotgun shooting category, facing strong competition from international shooters. Despite a recent injury, he delivered an impressive performance to clinch the silver medal for India.
Speaking after the event, Hammad revealed that he had suffered a minor accident just before the competition, which injured his leg and resulted in a fractured finger. “If I had been fully fit, I would have definitely won the gold medal,” he said.
Hammad has been actively competing since 2014 and has qualified and won several medals in pre-national, national, and open international championships. Recently, he also won a silver medal at the 68th National Shooting Championship, earning the title of National Champion and securing National Rank 2 in the Skeet Master category.
His latest achievement at the International Masters Games further strengthens his reputation as one of India’s prominent shooters in the master category.
