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Neeru Dhanda Clinches Historic Individual Gold in Women's Trap Shooting at Asian Games
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News18•29-09-2026, 11:38
Neeru Dhanda Clinches Historic Individual Gold in Women's Trap Shooting at Asian Games
- •Neeru Dhanda ended India's wait for an individual gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan.
- •She won the women's trap individual final with a record-breaking performance.
- •Dhanda secured the gold medal by setting a new Asian record with a score of 28.
- •The 26-year-old Haryana shooter broke the previous Asian record of 24.
- •This triumph makes Neeru the first Indian shooter to win an Asian Games gold in the women’s trap individual event.
Key Questions Answered
Neeru Dhanda won the women’s trap individual final with a score of 28, breaking the previous Asian record of 24 to claim the gold medal. This triumph makes her the first Indian shooter to win an Asian Games gold in the women’s trap individual event.
China's Sun Yunong secured the silver medal with 26 points, while Kuwait's Hajar Abdulmalik took the bronze medal with 21 points.
Yes, alongside her individual gold, Neeru Dhanda contributed to India's silver medal win in the women's trap team event alongside teammates Aashima Ahlawat and Manisha Keer.
