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Asian Games 2026: Indian shooter Neeru Dhanda has created history by winning the gold medal in the women's trap shooting individual event. Dhanda produced an outstanding performance in the final, hitting 28 of 30 targets to secure the top position and break the Asian Games record.
Her historic victory has also made her the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games gold medal in the individual trap shooting event.
Neeru Dhanda Wins Gold in Women's Trap Shooting at Asian Games 2026
Neeru Dhanda maintained her composure in the final and successfully hit 28 of her 30 targets. Her impressive score helped her finish at the top of the standings and secure India's gold medal.
China's Sun Yungong won the silver medal with a score of 26, while Kuwait's Hajar Abdulmalik claimed bronze after scoring 21.
Asian Games 2026 Trap Shooting Final Results
| Position | Shooter | Country | Score | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neeru Dhanda | India | 28 | Gold |
| 2 | Sun Yungong | China | 26 | Silver |
| 3 | Hajar Abdulmalik | Kuwait | 21 | Bronze |
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Neeru Dhanda Breaks Asian Games Record With 28 Hits in Final
Dhanda's 28 successful shots in the final not only secured the gold medal but also set a new Asian Games record in the women's individual trap shooting event.
The Indian shooter had already shown her quality during the qualification round and carried that momentum into the medal contest.
Neeru Dhanda Becomes First Indian Woman to Win Trap Shooting Gold
Neeru Dhanda's victory is a landmark moment for Indian shooting. Before her triumph, no Indian woman had won gold in the individual trap shooting event at the Asian Games.
Her achievement has now added a new milestone to India's women's shooting history.
India's previous individual gold medal in a trap shooting event came in 1978, when Randhir Singh won the men's trap shooting title. After a wait of 48 years, India has once again secured an individual trap shooting gold at the Asian Games.
Neeru Dhanda Tops Qualification Before Historic Asian Games Final
Dhanda entered the final after finishing at the top of the qualification standings.
She recorded a score of 118, sharing first place with a shooter from Qatar. Her strong qualification performance gave her a solid start before she delivered an even better performance in the final.
Neeru Dhanda's Golden 2026: From World Cup Gold to Asian Games Glory
The Asian Games gold adds to an already impressive 2026 season for Neeru Dhanda.
In July, she became the first Indian woman shooter to win a World Cup gold medal in trap shooting. She achieved the feat at the Shotgun World Cup in Italy.
Her latest success at the Asian Games has further strengthened her record-breaking year.
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India Gets Historic Trap Shooting Gold at Asian Games 2026
Neeru Dhanda's victory has taken India's gold medal tally at the 2026 Asian Games to five. India's overall medal count has reached 47.
The Indian women's cricket team, men's and women's kabaddi teams, and shooters Kamaljeet and Suruchi Singh have also won gold medals for India at the Games.
Neeru Dhanda Creates New Milestone for Indian Women's Shooting
With her record-breaking performance, Neeru Dhanda has created a significant milestone for Indian women's shooting. Her Asian Games gold and new Games record make her victory one of the notable moments of India's campaign at the 2026 Asian Games.
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