Asian Games 2026 – Ayen News

Neeru Dhanda scripts history with India’s first Asian Games individual gold in women’s trap

Neeru Dhanda smashed the continental scoring record to win gold in the women’s individual trap shooting event in Aichi-Nagoya.

The shooting pair mounted a sensational comeback to defeat Qatar and China, setting a new Asian record of 34 points.

Kiran Pahal, Poovamma Machettira, Prachi Choudhary, and Vithya Ramraj dominated the track to win gold for India.

Sahil and Chikitha shot nerve-wracking 10s in the final end to win gold and secure qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games.

The women’s trio delivered an archery masterclass to defeat China in the gold medal encounter in Aichi-Nagoya.

The 80kg boxer defeated Uzbekistan’s Fazliddin Erkinboev to become India’s first male boxing finalist since 2018.

The 21-year-old Hyderabad shooter secured second place on the podium on Day 10 of competition.

Long-distance runner Gulveer Singh completed a decorated campaign by capturing his third individual medal in Japan.

Kunlavut Vitidsarn’s badminton singles gold propelled Thailand to 33 medals, while host Japan and South Korea trail leader China.

India’s athletics squad excelled in Aichi-Nagoya as Ancy Sojan leaped to a silver medal and Kushare tied for second in men’s high jump.