Sports 25 September 2026
Asian Games 2026: Kamaljeet, Suruchi Win Shooting Gold
Why in the News?
India clinched its first Gold Medal in shooting at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Following the women's cricket team's triumph, this marks India's second gold medal overall at the Games. The duo of Kamaljeet and Suruchi Inder Singh secured top honors in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event.
Key Features / Major Points:
10m Air Pistol Mixed Team (Gold):
Indian Duo: Kamaljeet (23) and Suruchi Inder Singh (20).
Performance: Scored 587 points in qualification and 484.6 points in the final to set a new Asian Record.
Podium Finishers: South Korea secured the Silver medal, while Iran took home the Bronze.
50m Rifle 3 Positions Men's Team (Silver):
Indian Team: Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Neeraj Kumar, and Rudrankksh Patil.
Performance: Totaled 1762 points to win the Silver Medal, finishing behind China.
Individual Qualifiers: Aishwary (589 pts) and Neeraj (588 pts) qualified for the individual event final.
Static GK Facts:
National Rifle Association of India (NRAI): The governing body for shooting sports in India (Established - 1951).
International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF): The global governing body for Olympic shooting events (Headquarters - Munich, Germany).
20th Asian Games: Being hosted in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan in 2026.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Who won the gold medal for India in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Asian Games 2026?
A: Kamaljeet and Suruchi Inder Singh
Q: What was the winning score set by India's 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team to create a new Asian Record?
A: 484.6 points
Q: Which medal did India win in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions team event at the Asian Games 2026?
A: Silver Medal