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Asian Games 2026 | In Photos: Neeru Dhanda wins India's first-ever women's trap gold

Updated On: 29 September, 2026 12:09 PM IST | Atharva Upasani

Neeru Dhanda scripted history by becoming India's first shooter to win an Asian Games gold medal in the women's trap individual event, smashing the continental record in the process (Pics: PTI)

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Neeru Dhanda after winning Asian Games gold (Pic: PTI)
Neeru Dhanda after winning Asian Games gold (Pic: PTI)
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The 26-year-old from Haryana, who became the first Indian woman to win a World Cup gold medal in the trap event at the Shotgun World Cup in Italy in July, won the gold with a score of 28, surpassing the previous Asian Record of 24
The 26-year-old from Haryana, who became the first Indian woman to win a World Cup gold medal in the trap event at the Shotgun World Cup in Italy in July, won the gold with a score of 28, surpassing the previous Asian Record of 24
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No Indian woman trap or skeet shooter has ever won an individual medal at the Asian Games
No Indian woman trap or skeet shooter has ever won an individual medal at the Asian Games
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Randhir Singh had won India's historic individual gold in the men's individual trap event at the 1978 edition, while Ronjan Sodhi claimed the individual gold medal in the men's double trap event at the 2010 Games
Randhir Singh had won India's historic individual gold in the men's individual trap event at the 1978 edition, while Ronjan Sodhi claimed the individual gold medal in the men's double trap event at the 2010 Games
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Neeru had qualified for the eight-shooter final after finishing as joint topper along with Qatar's Ray Bassil at 118, which is a qualification Games record
Neeru had qualified for the eight-shooter final after finishing as joint topper along with Qatar's Ray Bassil at 118, which is a qualification Games record
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The trio of Neeru (118), Aashima Ahlawat (106) and Manisha Keer (104) finished with a combined total of 328 to end second behind gold-medallists China (346) in the women's event
The trio of Neeru (118), Aashima Ahlawat (106) and Manisha Keer (104) finished with a combined total of 328 to end second behind gold-medallists China (346) in the women's event

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