Neeru Dhanda, Kynan Chenai Clinch Gold In Trap Mixed Team Shooting
30 Sept 2026 12:01 PM IST30 Sept 2026 12:01 PM IST
Indian pair of Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai clinches gold medal in trap mixed team shooting event of Asian Games 2026.
Indian pair of Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai clinches gold medal in trap mixed team shooting event of Asian Games | Images Source: X
Nagoya: The Indian pair of Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai clinched the gold medal in the trap mixed team event at the Asian Games on Wednesday, also smashing the continental record.The Indian team shot a score of 34 in the final after qualifying in the fourth position. Qatar's Mohammed Al-Rumaihi and Ray Bassil took the silver with a score of 32.
The previous Asian record of 30, which was in Qatar's name, was set only this year in January.
China's Qi Ying and Sun Yunong ended with bronze after firing a score of 23.
The medal marks a remarkable end to the Asian Games campaign of the 26-year-old Neeru, who became India's first woman shooter to claim an individual trap medal at the showpiece with her gold with an Asian record on Tuesday.
This victory marks India’s first gold in the trap mixed team event at the Asian Games, also the nation’s ninth gold medal of the tournament, and the 56th overall at the 2026 Games, with nine gold, 21 silver, and 26 bronze medals. The shooting contingent’s tally rose to 15 medals, including three gold, eight silver, and four bronze medals.
( Source : PTI )
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