India’s shooting star becomes the first Indian woman to win Asian Games gold in the women’s trap individual event, delivering the country’s fifth gold medal at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
India’s golden run at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 gathered further momentum as Neeru Dhanda etched her name into the history books, winning gold in the women’s trap individual event with a record-breaking performance on Tuesday.
In a landmark achievement for Indian shooting, Neeru became the first Indian woman to win gold in the women’s trap individual event at the Asian Games, combining composure, precision and nerves of steel to conquer the continental stage.
Her winning score of 28 shattered the Asian Games record, underlining the magnitude of her achievement and adding another golden chapter to India’s growing success at the multi-sport extravaganza.
