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| Host city |  Tehran, Iran |
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| Dates | 18–26 October |
| Main venue | Azadi Sport Complex |
The 2013 Asian Airgun Championships along with 25 m and 50 m Rifle and Pistol were held at Azadi Sport Complex, Tehran, Iran between 18 and 26 October 2013. [1]
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| Host city | Tehran, Iran |
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| Dates | 18–26 October |
| Main venue | Azadi Sport Complex |
The 2013 Asian Airgun Championships along with 25 m and 50 m Rifle and Pistol were held at Azadi Sport Complex, Tehran, Iran between 18 and 26 October 2013. [1]
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | 16 | 9 | 7 | 32 |
| 2 |  India | 2 | 8 | 7 | 17 |
| 3 |  Kazakhstan | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 4 |  Thailand | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 |  Mongolia | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | Iran | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Totals (6 entries) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 66 | |
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