Neeru Dhanda scripts history with India’s first individual gold in Asian Games 2026

Neeru Dhanda scripted history on Tuesday by becoming the first Indian shooter to win an Asian Games gold medal in the women’s trap individual event, smashing the continental record in the process.The 26-year-old from Haryana produced a score of 28 in the eight-shooter final to surpass the previous Asian record of 24 and claim the gold medal.Asian Games Full Coverage | Schedule | Medal TallyNeeru’s triumph came after she had helped India secure silver in the women’s trap team event earlier in the competition.