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| Host city |  Kuwait City, Kuwait |
|---|---|
| Dates | 14–21 January 2024 |
| Main venue | Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Olympic Shooting Complex |
The 2024 Asian Shotgun Championships was the 11th Asian Shotgun Championships which took place from 14 to 21 January 2024, in Kuwait City, Kuwait.
It was the last Asian qualifying shooting tournament for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | 5 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 2 |  Chinese Taipei | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 |  India | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| 4 |  Kazakhstan | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 5 |  Iran | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 6 | Kuwait | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 7 |  Qatar | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 |  Bahrain | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (8 entries) | 10 | 10 | 12 | 32 | |
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