Asian Games 2026:What India's Neeru Dhanda achieved at the shooting range in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, can be described as "double magic." Not only did she win a gold medal for India, but she also set a new Asian Games record with her marksmanship.
This marks Neeru Dhanda's second medal at the 20th Asian Games; she won gold in the women's trap shooting individual event and also secured a silver medal in the team event.
What makes Neeru Dhanda's gold medal win special?
Neeru Dhanda is the first Indian shooter to win gold in an individual shooting event at the 2026 Asian Games.
Neeru Dhanda's gold is India's second gold medal in shooting at the 20th Asian Games. Prior to this, India had won its first gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event.Neeru Dhanda Wins Gold with Asian Record
Neeru Dhanda has won the gold medal while setting a new Asian record in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. She scored 28 out of 30 points, establishing a new Asian record.
Neeru maintained her lead from the very beginning of the final. She held onto this lead until the end, ultimately securing the gold medal.
Neeru Maintains Stellar Form at Asian Games
Neeru Dhanda, hailing from Jind, Haryana, has been in excellent form recently—a momentum she has successfully carried into the Asian Games. She previously won a gold medal at the Asian Shooting Championship last year.
Subsequently, she won a gold medal at this year's ISSF Shotgun World Cup, becoming the first Indian female shooter to achieve this feat.
Neeru Dhanda Associated with the Indian Army
Regarding her background, Neeru Dhanda is the daughter of a farmer. Beyond her shooting career, she serves in the Indian Army, holding the rank of Naib Subedar.
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