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Neeraj Dhananda wins India's first women's trap shooting gold at Asian Games
Haryana's Neeraj Dhananda has made history at the Asian Games, claiming India's first-ever women's individual trap shooting gold medal. The 26-year-old shooter also set a new Asian record in the process.
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Neeraj Dhananda of Haryana has etched her name in Indian sporting history by winning gold in the women's trap individual event at the Asian Games with a score of 28, marking India's first women's gold medal in this discipline at the continental competition.
The 26-year-old shooter's performance shattered the previous Asian record of 24, demonstrating a commanding display in the trap shooting competition. Her medal adds to India's shooting contingent success at the Games and underscores the growing depth of talent in the sport across the country.
Dhananda's achievement comes on the heels of her earlier contribution to India's medal tally, as she had previously helped secure a silver medal for the country in the women's trap team event. Her individual gold represents a significant milestone for women's shooting in India and reinforces the nation's competitive standing in Olympic shooting disciplines at the Asian level.