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Indian shooting duo wins gold in Asian Games 10m air pistol mixed event
Haryana-based shooters Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet have secured India's first shooting gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in the 10-metre air pistol mixed team event.
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India claimed its maiden shooting gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games as Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet triumphed in the 10-metre air pistol mixed team event. The Haryana-based duo's victory marks a significant achievement for Indian shooting at the continental competition.
Singh hails from Jhajjar district while Kamaljeet represents Sulkha in Rewari, both regions in Haryana. Both athletes have demonstrated remarkable skill and commitment to their sport, competing at the highest levels of Asian competition.
The mixed team event in air pistol has become an increasingly competitive discipline at major sporting events. Singh and Kamaljeet's gold medal underscores India's growing strength in shooting sports, a discipline where the country has established itself as a formidable force in recent years.
This inaugural shooting gold at the 2026 Asian Games provides momentum for the Indian shooting contingent as it continues to pursue medals across multiple events and disciplines at the Games.