India won its second gold medal of the Asian Games 2026 as Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet stormed to the mixed team title in shooting. The pistol duo delivered a commanding performance to clinch the top honour and add to India’s growing medal tally.

The pair held their nerve through the final stages of the mixed team event, outshooting their rivals to seal the gold. Their victory continued India’s proud tradition in shooting at the Asian Games, where the country’s marksmen and markswomen have consistently been among the top medal winners.

A golden day for Indian shooting

The triumph came on a day when Indian shooters were in the spotlight. Alongside the gold, India’s rifle shooters also secured a silver medal, making it a memorable day for the shooting contingent. The mixed team format, which pairs one male and one female shooter, has become a happy hunting ground for India in recent years.

Suruchi has been one of the finds of Indian shooting, rising rapidly through the ranks with her calm temperament and consistent scores. Kamaljeet complemented her perfectly, and the two combined superbly when it mattered most.

Medal tally grows

The second gold of the Games gives India’s campaign real momentum. With several more shooting events still to come, along with strong medal prospects in athletics, boxing, wrestling and other disciplines, the contingent will be hoping to build on this success.

For now, though, the day belongs to Suruchi and Kamaljeet, whose golden partnership has given Indian fans another moment to celebrate.

India’s rise as a shooting powerhouse has been one of the standout stories of Asian sport over the past decade. A strong domestic circuit, world-class training facilities and a pipeline of young talent have turned the country into a consistent medal factory at continental and global events. Golds like this one are the product of years of investment in coaching, sports science and international exposure, and the shooting federation will be hoping the current generation can carry the momentum all the way to the Olympics.