Neeru Dhanda has created history at the 2026 Asian Games by becoming the first Indian shooter to win a gold medal in the women’s individual trap event.

Dhanda had earlier helped India secure silver in the women’s trap team event alongside Aashima Ahlawat and Manisha Keer. The Indian team finished with 328 points, three points ahead of Kuwait, which won bronze with 325 points. China claimed the gold with 346 points.

India also secured two places in boxing gold medal bouts at Nishio. Parveen Hooda defeated China’s Li Shu by 5 to 0 in the 65 kg semifinal, while Ankush Panghal overcame reigning 75 kg world champion Fazliddin Erkinboev of Uzbekistan by 4 to 1 in the 80 kg semifinal.

Athletics produced two Indian medals in the men’s javelin throw. Yashvir Singh won silver with a personal best of 85.72 metres, while Rohit Yadav took bronze with a throw of 84.35 metres.

Sreeshankar Murali added another silver for India in the men’s long jump with an effort of 8.07 metres. Gulveer Singh also won silver in the men’s 1,500 metres after previously taking silver in the 10,000 metres.

In shooting, Esha Singh secured silver in the women’s 25 metre pistol individual event with a score of 38 points.

India has moved to 11th position in the 2026 Asian Games standings with 47 medals, comprising 5 gold, 21 silver and 21 bronze medals.

President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Neeru Dhanda, Aashima Ahlawat and Manisha Keer for their silver medal in the women’s trap team event. She praised their precision and focus and wished them further success in the competition.