Asian Games 2026: Suruchi and Kamaljeet end India’s wait for a shooting gold
Indian shooters Suruchi Phogat and Kamaljeet won the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the 2026 Asian Games. The duo set a new Asian Games record with a combined score of 484.6 points.
Why it matters
This victory marks a significant achievement for India's shooting contingent, helping to offset recent disappointments in other shooting categories at the Games.
India’s wait for a shooting gold from the Aichi General Shooting Range finally ended on the sixth day of the competition. Suruchi Phogat and Kamaljeet combined to not only win the 10m air pistol mixed team event but also set a new Asian Games record in the process.
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Suruchi and Kamaljeet, having both shot ordinary scores in their respective individual events, made up for the disappointment as a team, totalling 484.6 points in the final. Suruchi, in particular, was in fine form and was largely responsible for keeping India ahead right from the start, first in the qualifying round and then in the final.
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