By News On Air Sep 29, 2026
In the Asian Games 2026, Neeru Dhanda has made history by becoming the first Indian shooter to win a gold medal in the women’s trap individual event.
This came after she carried India to a silver medal in the women’s trap team event with Aashima Ahlawat and Manisha Keer. The Indian trio finished with a combined score of 328 points to secure the silver, finishing three points ahead of Kuwait, who took bronze with 325. China won the gold medal with a score of 346.
In Boxing, Parveen Hooda and Ankush Panghal have stormed into the gold medal bouts of their respective weight categories with semifinal wins at Nishio today. Parveen defeated China’s Li Shu 5-0 in the 65kg semifinal, before Ankush came from behind to out-punch reigning 75kg world champion Uzbekistan’s Fazliddin Erkinboev 4-1 to book his place in the 80kg summit clash.
In athletics, India secured a double podium finish in the men’s javelin throw. Yashvir Singh won the silver medal with a personal-best effort of 85.72 metres, while Rohit Yadav claimed bronze with a throw of 84.35 metres.
In the men’s long jump, Sreeshankar Murali secured the silver medal with a best effort of 8.07 metres. Gulveer Singh also added another silver to his tally after finishing runner-up in the men’s 1,500 metres. He had earlier won silver in the men’s 10,000 metres.
In shooting, Esha Singh won silver in the women’s 25-metre pistol individual event. The 21-year-old Indian shooter finished second with a score of 38 points.
India has moved up to 11th place in the 2026 Asian Games standings, bringing its total medal tally to 47. The current tally includes 5 gold, 21 silver, and 21 bronze medals.
President Droupadi Murmu has congratulated Neeru Dhanda, Aashima Ahlawat and Manisha Keer on winning the Silver Medal in the Women’s Trap Team event at the Asian Games 2026. In a social media post, the President said that their precision and steady focus have brought this success. President Murmu has wished them to continue to keep their sights set on many more memorable achievements.