Historic Gold for Neeru Dhandha in Women’s Trap at Asian Games 2026

Neeru Dhandha made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win the Asian Games gold medal in the individual trap competition. After leading the qualification round with a score of 118, she posted a flawless 28 in the finals, breaking the standing Asian record.

Her performance was instrumental in India’s overall shooting success, contributing to a total of three medals for the nation. The achievement also secured her a place as a flag‑bearer for the Indian delegation at the ceremony scheduled for 4 October at Nagoya’s Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium.