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Neeru Dhanda wins India's first individual Asian Games trap gold
Neeru Dhanda became the first Indian woman to win an individual Asian Games gold in trap shooting. She set an Asian record in qualification, hitting 28 out of 30 targets on her debut at the Games.
The Haryana shooter also won silver in the women's trap team event and gold in the mixed team trap alongside Kynan Chenai. She comes from a Below Poverty Line family and trained initially with an old double-barrel gun provided by her cousin.
Neeru had postponed her marriage to focus on improving her family's situation through her sporting career.
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- DevelopingSep 30, 2026 · CricHubb Desk