India Secures Gold in Mixed Doubles Shooting at Asian Games

Victory for Indian Shooters

Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet, representing India, triumphed in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games, marking the nation's second gold medal of the tournament. The duo achieved a remarkable score of 484.6 points, surpassing South Korea, who took home the silver with 478.0 points. Iran secured the bronze medal with a score of 415.8 points, while Indonesia was eliminated with a total of 349.4 points.

Record-Breaking Performance

The Indian pair not only clinched gold but also set a new Asian Record, breaking the previous mark of 481.3 points established by Uzbekistan earlier this year during the Asian Shooting Championships in New Delhi. Currently, India has amassed a total of 19 medals at the 2026 Games, including two golds, eight silvers, and nine bronzes.

Match Progression Overview

1. Suruchi and Kamaljeet started strong, scoring 103 points in the first series, leading South Korea, which scored 98.1 points, followed by Iran at 98.0 and Indonesia at 95.2.

2. In the second series, the Indian duo added 99.4 points, bringing their total to 202.4, while South Korea closed the gap with 103.1 points, totaling 201.2.

3. The third series saw India extend their lead with 101.1 points, reaching 303.5, while South Korea managed 99 points, finishing at 300.2.

4. In Stage 2, the Indian pair scored 61.2 points in the first series, increasing their lead to 364.7, while Indonesia was eliminated.

5. They further extended their lead to 8.4 points after the second series of Stage 2, reaching 424.9, with South Korea at 416.5 and Iran at 415.8.

6. Despite a late challenge from South Korea, Suruchi and Kamaljeet finished with 484.6 points, 6.6 points ahead of the silver medalists, just four points shy of the world record.

India's Overall Performance

This gold medal is India's second at the Asian Games, following the women's cricket team's victory over Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the gold medal match. India has shown strong performances across various sports, with shooting, table tennis, and squash being notable highlights.

Medal Prospects in Other Sports

1. In shooting, APS Tomar, Rudrankksh Patil, and Niraj Kumar secured silver in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions team event, with Tomar and Niraj set to compete in the individual finals.

2. In table tennis, Diya Chitale and Manush Shah advanced to the mixed doubles quarterfinals, ensuring a medal for India.

3. In squash, Joshana Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar also secured a medal berth after defeating their opponents in the mixed doubles quarterfinals.

Advancements in Swimming and Badminton

In swimming, Sajan Prakash qualified for the men's 200m butterfly final, finishing third in his heat, while Rishabh Das and Utkarsh Patil advanced to the men's 200m backstroke final. In badminton, Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto progressed in mixed doubles after defeating their Maldivian opponents.

Mixed Results in Other Events

India faced mixed outcomes in other sports. Prohit Baroi and Prasanna Kumar reached Final B in the men's kayak double 500m, while the women's kayak four finished eighth. The men's and women's fencing teams were eliminated in the round of 16, and Megha Pradeep and Neha Leichonbam exited the women's canoe double 500m. In table tennis, Harmeet Desai and Yashaswini Ghorpade lost in the quarterfinals, and in swimming, Dhanush Suresh, Aneesh Sunil, and Dhakshan Shashikumar did not advance. In athletics, Anamika Aneesh and Pooja ranked seventh and ninth, respectively, in the women's heptathlon standings.