Asian Games 2026: Suruchi and Kamaljeet end India’s wait for a shooting …

Asian Games 2026 Shooting Event

The Asian Games 2026 shooting event has seen its share of ups and downs for the Indian team. However, on Friday, September 25, 2026, Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet brought home India's second gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. The pair's victory was proof of their skill and determination, as they set a new Asian Games record with 484.6 points, as reported by The Hindu.

Suruchi's Comeback Story

Suruchi's journey to the gold medal was not an easy one. Just two days before the mixed team event, she had experienced a low point in her international career, failing to qualify for the individual final. However, she bounced back with a strong performance in the mixed team event, shooting 296 in qualification and 245.7 in the final. Her score of 296 in qualification was the highest in the field, and her performance in the final was instrumental in securing the gold medal for India, as reported by Sportstar. According to Suruchi, "I got up aaram se, I prepared myself. I left on time, not even a minute late," as reported by Sportstar.

Performance Comparison

The following table compares the scores of Suruchi and Kamaljeet in the qualification and final rounds:

Detail	Information
Qualification Score	Suruchi: 296, Kamaljeet: 291
Final Score	Suruchi: 245.7, Kamaljeet: 238.9
Total Score	484.6

India's Medal Tally

The gold medal win by Suruchi and Kamaljeet has added to India's medal tally at the Asian Games 2026. India has also won medals in other events, including weightlifting and soft tennis. The following athletes have won their maiden Asian Games medals: Elavenil Valarivan, Suchika Tariyal, Jay Meena, Mirabai Chanu, and Suruchi Inder Singh, as reported by Livemint.

Earlier Disappointments

Both Suruchi and Kamaljeet had experienced disappointments in their individual events before winning the gold medal in the mixed team event. Suruchi had failed to qualify for the individual final, while Kamaljeet had missed the final by a single point. However, they used these disappointments as motivation to perform well in the mixed team event, as reported by The Hindu. According to Kamaljeet, "Yesterday I was sad the whole day, crying in my room. But then sir told me I was to shoot in the mixed team and it changed things, I thought I had another chance to go back with a medal," as reported by The Hindu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games 2026?

Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet won the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games 2026, as reported by The Hindu.

What was the score of Suruchi and Kamaljeet in the final round of the 10m air pistol mixed team event?

Suruchi and Kamaljeet scored 484.6 points in the final round of the 10m air pistol mixed team event, setting a new Asian Games record, as reported by The Hindu.

What was the reaction of Suruchi and Kamaljeet after winning the gold medal?

Suruchi and Kamaljeet were overjoyed after winning the gold medal, with Suruchi stating that she had targeted a score of 295 in qualification and 246 in the final, and Kamaljeet saying that he was sad after missing the individual final but was motivated to perform well in the mixed team event, as reported by The Hindu.

The win by Suruchi and Kamaljeet has marked a significant milestone for Indian shooting at the Asian Games 2026. As the competition continues, India will be looking to add more medals to its tally. The next trigger for the Indian team will be the upcoming events, where they will be looking to build on the momentum gained from this gold medal win. With Suruchi and Kamaljeet's performance, India has shown that it has the talent and determination to succeed in the shooting events, and fans will be eagerly waiting to see what the future holds for the team.