Indian shooter Neeru Dhanda has won a historic gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. She secured the top position in the women’s trap shooting individual event.
Moreover, Neeru’s victory added another milestone for Indian shooting. She broke the Asian Games record during her gold medal-winning performance.
Neeru Dhanda Becomes India’s First Women’s Trap Shooting Champion
The achievement holds special importance because Neeru became the first Indian female shooter to win gold in the Asian Games trap shooting individual event.
Furthermore, she did not just claim the title but also created a new record. Her performance placed her among India’s historic sporting achievers.
This gold medal became India’s fifth gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. Additionally, India reached a total of 47 medals with Neeru’s victory.
India Continues Medal Push At Asian Games 2026
Neeru Dhanda’s success strengthened India’s medal campaign at the ongoing Asian Games. However, India currently stands at the eleventh position in the medal table.
Meanwhile, the women’s trap shooting event witnessed a memorable moment for Indian sports. Neeru’s record-breaking gold created a new chapter in Asian Games history.
