Aichi-Nagoya: Big news has come out of shooting for India in the Asian Games 2026. In the final of 10 meter air pistol mixed team, Suruchi Inder Singh and Kamaljeet performed brilliantly and won the gold medal.
The Indian pair scored 484.6 points and with this also won the Asian record. In the final, South Korea got 478 points, while Iran finished third with 415.8 points. This is India’s second gold medal in the games.
What was India’s position in the final from the beginning?
Suruchi and Kamaljeet started the final well and made their presence felt on the scoreboard right from the initial shots. Both of them continuously took better shots and maintained the lead. The South Korean pair reduced the gap in a few rounds, but the Indian team did not let its position deteriorate. As the match progressed, India’s lead again increased.
What did the Indian shooters do amidst the challenge from Korea?
In the middle of the final, South Korea tried to make the match exciting. Their shooters made some good shots and tried to get closer to India’s score. The Indian pair, however, did not change their strategy. Suruchi and Kamaljeet concentrated on each shot and kept scoring points continuously. This was the reason why India remained on top till the decisive round.
What was the difference in the last shots?
By the end of the match, the Indian team had collected 484.6 points. South Korea’s score was 478 points. The difference between the two teams was 6.6 points. India’s final score was also enough for an Asian record. The special thing was that despite the pressure, the Indian pair did not make any major mistakes in the final round and won the gold.
Was the coordination between the two visible even in the qualification?
Even before reaching the finals, Suruchi and Kamaljeet had performed well in the qualification. The Indian pair secured the top position and made it to the finals. After scoring 196 points in the initial series, both of them took their score to 391 in the next phase. After continuous better performance, both of them made it to the final match and maintained their rhythm there too.
In which competition will Aishwarya and Neeraj compete now?
In 50 meter rifle 3 positions, Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar scored 589 points and Neeraj Kumar scored 588 points. Both have made it to the individual finals. Rudranksh Patil scored 585 but could not advance due to the rule of maximum two shooters from one country reaching the individual finals. In this way, one gold and one silver were added to India’s account in shooting.