Neeru Dhanda Wins Gold in Asian Games 2026 Women's Trap Event
Indian shooter Neeru Dhanda, 26, from Haryana, secured a gold medal in the individual women's trap event at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. She set a new Asian record by hitting 28 out of 30 targets in the final. This marked India's first individual gold in women's trap at the Asian Games. Earlier the same day, Dhanda also contributed to India's silver medal in the women's trap team event alongside Aashima Ahlawat and Manisha Keer.
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What Happened
Indian shooter Neeru Dhanda won a gold medal in the individual women's trap event at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The 26-year-old from Haryana achieved a new Asian record by hitting 28 out of 30 targets in the final. This victory was India's first individual gold medal in women's trap at the Asian Games. Earlier on Tuesday, Dhanda, along with teammates Aashima Ahlawat and Manisha Keer, also secured a silver medal for India in the women's trap team event with a combined score of 328 points.
Dhanda's gold medal followed a period of personal adversity, as she was hospitalized with a severe illness approximately ten days before the competition, preventing her from training for three-and-a-half weeks. Her personal coach, Mansher Singh, and Indian team coach, Peter Wilson, supported her recovery. Dhanda, a Naib Subedar in the Indian Army, was inspired by her cousin, Lakshay Sheoran, who won a silver medal in men's trap at the 2018 Asian Games.
Key Facts
- Neeru Dhanda won a gold medal in the individual women's trap event at the Asian Games 2026.Hindustan TimesPudhari
- The event took place in Nagoya, Japan, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.From research
- Dhanda achieved a new Asian record by hitting 28 out of 30 targets in the final.From research
- This was India's first individual gold medal in women's trap at the Asian Games.Hindustan Times
- Dhanda also won a silver medal in the women's trap team event with teammates Aashima Ahlawat and Manisha Keer.From research
- She was hospitalized with a severe illness approximately ten days before the Asian Games.Hindustan Times
- Dhanda is a Naib Subedar in the Indian Army.From research
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