Neeru Dhanda wins India's first women's trap gold at the Asian Games

29 Sep 2026 Sports

Shooter Neeru Dhanda won gold in the women's individual trap at the 2026 Asian Games on 29 September with an Asian-record score of 28 in the final, the first Asian Games trap gold for an Indian woman.

Important Facts

  • Date: 29 September 2026
  • Event: Women's trap (individual), 2026 Asian Games
  • Topped qualification with 118; Asian record 28 in the final
  • Also won team silver with Aashima Ahlawat and Manisha Keer
  • From Haryana; first Indian woman to win a trap World Cup gold (July 2026)
Exam Point: First Indian woman to win Asian Games gold in trap shooting: Neeru Dhanda (2026).

Source: The Week

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