India’s golden run at the Asian Games 2026 continued on the shooting ranges as Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai clinched the trap mixed team gold medal with a stunning new Games record. The Indian pair shot 34 in the final to finish ahead of Qatar (32) and China (23), delivering India’s first-ever gold in the trap mixed team event.
The victory was India’s ninth gold medal of the Games and capped a remarkable week for Dhanda, who completed a medal hat-trick.
Trap mixed team gold: a record-breaking final
Dhanda and Chenai qualified fourth for the medal round but saved their best for when it mattered most. Their score of 34 smashed the previous Asian Games record of 30, held by Qatar and set in January this year.
Qatar settled for silver with 32, while China’s Qi Ying and Sun Yunong took bronze with 23.
Neeru Dhanda’s historic hat-trick
The gold completed a memorable hat-trick for Neeru Dhanda. Earlier in the Games, she became the first Indian woman to win the individual Asian Games trap gold, and she also picked up a silver in the women’s trap team event. The trap mixed team gold triumph was her third medal of the Games.
For Chenai, the gold adds another major honour to a distinguished career that includes multiple medals at the Commonwealth and Asian Games.
What it means for India
The trap mixed team gold is a significant milestone for Indian shooting, which has been one of the country’s strongest disciplines at the Asian Games. With nine golds now in the tally — including the trap mixed team gold — India’s shooting contingent has once again delivered on the continental stage.
For more from the Games, read our report on the Asian Games cricket washout as Sri Lanka advanced to the semifinals. In other sports news, Olise’s late wonder goal sealed France’s win over Belgium, and the Broncos rallied past the Rams 30-26 in the NFL.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the new Asian Games record in trap mixed team?
India's score of 34 set a new Asian Games record, breaking the previous mark of 30, which was held by Qatar and had been set in January 2026.
Is this India's first trap mixed team gold at the Asian Games?
Yes. It is India's first-ever gold medal in the trap mixed team event at the Asian Games, and it was India's ninth gold medal of the 2026 Games.
How many medals did Neeru Dhanda win at the Asian Games 2026?
Three. She won gold in the women's individual trap — becoming the first Indian woman to win individual Asian Games trap gold — silver in the women's trap team event, and gold in the trap mixed team.
Who won silver and bronze in the trap mixed team event?
Qatar won the silver medal with 32 points, while China (Qi Ying and Sun Yunong) took bronze with 23.
