Neeru Dhanda won gold in the women’s trap shooting event at the 2026 Asian Games, scoring 28 in the final. Her total set a new Asian Games record.

Trap shooting requires hitting clay targets flying away from the shooter at high speed. Dhanda held her nerve through the knockout stages to take the top prize, finishing ahead of a strong field.

India also picked up a team silver in the event, underlining the country’s growing strength in shooting. The medals add to India’s shooting tally at the Games and keep the team among the top shooting nations.

Shooting has become one of India’s most reliable medal sports at the Asian Games and Olympics. Young shooters coming through domestic programmes are now challenging the world’s best.

Dhanda’s gold will boost her standing ahead of future world championships. For India, the result confirms another generation of shooters ready for the biggest stages.