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Kamaljeet's Last-Minute Switch Secures Gold for India in Asian Games Shooting
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News18•25-09-2026, 17:00
Kamaljeet's Last-Minute Switch Secures Gold for India in Asian Games Shooting
- •Kamaljeet, a last-minute replacement for Kedarling Uchaganve, partnered Suruchi Inder Singh to win the 10m air pistol mixed team gold at the Asian Games.
- •The unexpected pairing set a Games and Asian record of 484.6, comfortably beating South Korea and securing India's first shooting gold.
- •The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) made the switch just 48 hours before the deadline due to Kedarling's slump in form.
- •The gold came at a crucial time for the Indian contingent, which had faced pressure after several big names failed to meet expectations.
- •Kedarling had a difficult outing in the men's 10m air pistol, finishing 35th, and his personal coach was unable to watch his qualification due to accreditation issues.
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Kamaljeet and Suruchi Inder Singh won the 10m air pistol mixed team gold medal at the Asian Games with a record score of 484.6, securing India's first top-podium finish at the shooting range.
Kamaljeet was drafted into the line-up just 48 hours before the deadline to replace Kedarling Uchaganve, whose form had slumped after selection, prompting a late change by the National Rifle Association of India.
The unexpected Indian pairing delivered a Games and Asian record score of 484.6 to comfortably beat South Korea and take the gold medal.
