Neeru Dhanda Wins Women's Trap Gold at Asian Games 2026

At the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Indian shooter Neeru Dhanda created history by winning the gold medal in the women’s individual trap event, becoming the first Indian woman shooter to secure gold in this discipline.

Historic Gold: Neeru topped both the qualification round and the final, clinching India's 5th gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games.

Final Performance: Amid rainy conditions in the eight-shooter final, Neeru scored 26 points to secure gold. China’s Sun Yunong (21 points) won silver, while Kuwait’s Hajar Abdulmalik (21 points) took bronze.

Team Event Silver: Earlier, Neeru teamed up with Aashima Ahlawat and Manisha Keer to win the silver medal in the women’s trap team event with a combined score of 328. China won gold (346) and Kuwait bagged bronze (325). Neeru was India's top performer in the team event with 118/125.

A Stellar Year: Serving as a Naib Subedar in the Indian Army Marksmanship Unit, Neeru previously won her maiden ISSF World Cup gold in Lonato, Italy (July 2026) and the Asian Championship title before her Asian Games triumph.

Family Inspiration: Inspired by her cousin Lakshay Sheoran (2018 Jakarta Asian Games men's trap silver medalist), Neeru took up shooting and went one step further by winning Asian Games gold.

Host City of Asian Games 2026: Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

Governing Body for Shooting in India: National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).

International Governing Body: International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).

Q: Who became the first Indian woman shooter to win a gold medal in the women’s individual trap event at the Asian Games?

A: Neeru Dhanda

Q: In which event did Neeru Dhanda, Aashima Ahlawat, and Manisha Keer win a silver medal at the Asian Games 2026?

A: Women’s Trap Team Event (328 points)

Q: Where are the Asian Games 2026 being held?

A: Aichi-Nagoya, Japan

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