Aichi-Nagoya: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian shooters Suruchi Inder Singh and Kamaljeet after they won the gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The Indian pair produced a record-breaking performance in the final, finishing with 484.6 points and setting a new Asian record in the event.
The gold medal added another major achievement to India’s shooting campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Suruchi and Kamaljeet maintained their composure through a closely contested final and finished ahead of the Republic of Korea pair Choo Gaeun and Hong Suhyeon, who secured silver with 478.0 points. Iran’s Rostamyan Haniyeh and Golkhandan Vahid took the bronze medal with 415.8 points.
Modi praises Asian record
Following the victory, Modi congratulated the two shooters in a message posted on X. He highlighted their new Asian record and their contribution to India’s medal campaign.
The Prime Minister described the performance as excellent and congratulated Kamaljeet and Suruchi for winning gold in the mixed team event. He also conveyed his best wishes to the shooters for their future competitions.
The congratulatory message came after the pair combined for a score of 484.6 in the final. Their total was enough to secure the top position and establish a new Asian record for the discipline.
The result also continued a strong run for Indian shooters at the continental competition. Shooting has contributed several medals to India’s overall campaign, with athletes competing across rifle, pistol and shotgun events.
Suruchi and Kamaljeet deliver under pressure
The 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team final required both members of each pair to maintain consistency throughout the competition. With the scores of the two shooters combined, every series had the potential to influence the final standings.
Suruchi and Kamaljeet remained steady as the final progressed and eventually opened a clear gap over their closest challengers. Their 484.6-point total placed them 6.6 points ahead of the Korean combination, which finished with 478.0.
The Iranian pair took the third position, while Indonesia’s Darmoyo A. and Prabowo M. finished fourth with 349.4 points.
The Asian record added significance to India’s gold medal. The performance was not only a podium finish but also placed the Indian pair at the top of the continental record books in the event at these Games.
India’s shooting campaign gathers momentum
The mixed team gold came as part of a wider series of strong performances by India’s shooting contingent at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Indian shooters had already contributed medals in several disciplines during the Games. The country’s shooting campaign has included performances in 10m air rifle, pistol and other events, with athletes competing in both individual and team categories.
The 2026 Asian Games are being held across the Aichi-Nagoya region of Japan from September 19 to October 4. Shooting is among the disciplines contributing to India’s medal tally during the competition.
The latest medal tally displayed by NDTV after the result listed India with two gold, 10 silver and 12 bronze medals, for a total of 24 medals.
Record adds to gold medal achievement
For Suruchi and Kamaljeet, the victory combined two achievements: an Asian Games gold medal and a new Asian record.
The final score of 484.6 demonstrated the consistency required in a mixed-team shooting event. The Indian pair held their advantage despite pressure from the Korean shooters, who eventually finished second.
The result also gave India’s shooting campaign another gold medal at a competition where Indian athletes have been competing across multiple shooting categories.
Modi’s congratulatory message followed the established pattern of government recognition for Indian athletes who have won medals at the Asian Games. Earlier during the competition, the Prime Minister had also congratulated Indian shooters for their medal-winning performances in other shooting events.
India continues Asian Games campaign
The gold medal from Suruchi and Kamaljeet comes with the Asian Games continuing through October 4. India’s athletes remain involved in several events across the schedule, with shooting forming an important part of the country’s medal campaign.
The 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team victory provides another podium finish for India while also producing a new Asian record. For Suruchi and Kamaljeet, their 484.6-point performance secured the gold ahead of Korea and Iran.
With the continental competition still underway, Indian athletes will continue to compete across shooting and other disciplines in the remaining days of the Aichi-Nagoya Games.
Conclusion
Suruchi Inder Singh and Kamaljeet’s 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team gold combined a podium finish with a new Asian record. Their 484.6-point score placed India ahead of Korea and Iran, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the shooters for their achievement.