- The Indian duo of Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet delivered a stellar performance to clinch the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team shooting event at the Asian Games.
- In the final held on September 25, 2026, in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, the Indian pair scored 484.6 points, setting a new Asian record.
- Suruchi and Kamaljeet demonstrated remarkable precision right from the start of the competition. Both consistently shot with great accuracy under pressure, securing the top spot with a score of 484.6.
- With this performance, they surpassed the previous Asian record for the final. The record was previously held by Uzbekistan's Mukhammad Kamalov and Nigina Saidkulova, who had scored 481.3 points in February.
- Earlier, the Indian pair had also performed impressively in the qualification round, scoring 587 points.
- With this score, they equaled the Asian record set by Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary in 2021.
- This golden victory by Suruchi and Kamaljeet added another medal to India's tally at the Asian Games and once again showcased the country's dominance in shooting.
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