Asian Games 2026: India Secures Second Gold Medal in Shooting, Medal Tally Continues to Rise

A significant achievement has been recorded for India on the seventh day of the 2026 Asian Games. The Indian shooting pair of Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet delivered a stellar performance to clinch the gold medal. This marks the second gold for India in the current competition. In the final of the 10-meter air pistol mixed team event, the Indian duo faced tough competition from their South Korean opponents before securing the top spot.

According to various media reports, with this victory, India's total medal tally has reached 17. This includes one gold, seven silver, and nine bronze medals so far. The Indian contingent continues to assert its presence across various disciplines in this edition of the Asian Games.

Beyond shooting, India's position remains strong in other sports as well. On September 25, medals were also confirmed for India in squash and table tennis. The medal table is expected to improve further once the results of these events are officially finalized.

On the seventh day of the games, Indian athletes are also competing for medals in weightlifting, athletics, and equestrian events. The entire nation is closely following the performance of the Indian squad.

Throughout the competition, the performance of Indian shooters has been highly impressive. The pair of Suruchi and Kamaljeet maintained excellent form through the third series and ultimately captured the gold medal.

This edition of the Asian Games is proving to be a major platform for Indian athletes to showcase their talent. Expectations for more medals remain high in other events scheduled for the coming days.

This success for India is generating great enthusiasm in the sports community. Various sports associations and fans have extended their congratulations to the athletes for this accomplishment.