New Delhi: Another good news has come from shooting for India in the Asian Games 2026. Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai performed brilliantly and won the gold medal in the trap mixed team event.
The Indian pair scored 34 points in the final. Qatar finished second with 32 points, while China won the bronze medal with 23 points. With this victory, Neeru has also got the second gold of this Asian Games in her account.
How was the performance of the Indian pair in the final?
The match in the final was very close, but Neeru and Kynan shot better at important moments. The Indian pair secured first position with 34 points. Qatar’s team remained just two points behind. China stood third with 23 points. The special thing about this victory of India was that the score of 34 points became the new Asian record of this event.
What was India’s position before the final?
Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai had scored a total of 136 points in the qualification. After this, the Indian pair reached the finals by finishing fourth. In qualification, Kynan had scored 73 marks and Neeru had scored 63 marks. In the final, both of them improved their performance and captured the medal.
Has Neeru Dhanda again shown her strength?
This Asian Games is proving to be very special for Neeru. Earlier she had won gold in the women’s individual trap event. She became the first Indian woman to win gold in the individual trap event of the Asian Games. On the same day, Neeru had also won a silver medal in the women’s trap team event. She represented the Indian team in this match along with Manisha Keer and Ashima Ahlawat.
Why is the record of 34 points special?
Apart from winning gold, the Indian pair also made a record. Neeru and Kynan’s score of 34 points was better than the previous record of 30 points in this event. That means Indian shooters not only won the medal but also registered their victory with a new record. Amidst India’s consistently good performance in shooting, this achievement is considered important for the team.
How great was the Asian Games for Neeru?
Neeru has won two gold and one silver in a short time. Apart from gold in individual trap and gold in mixed team trap, she has also won silver in women’s team trap. Earlier, in the ISSF Shooting World Cup held in Lonato in 2026, Neeru had also won gold in the women’s trap event. After this performance, her consistency in the Asian Games has become one of the major achievements of the Indian shooting campaign.
What was the impact on India’s medal tally?
With the gold of Neeru and Kynan, there has been another increase in India’s medal count. Indian shooters are continuously winning medals in the Asian Games and Neeru’s performance in trap events has been special in this. After the individual competition, he has further strengthened India’s position in the competition by winning gold in the mixed team also.