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India's Women's Trap Team Wins Silver at Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya
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🗓 29 Sep 2026, 10:04 AM
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Aashima Ahlawat, Manisha Keer and Neeru Dhanda secured a silver medal for India in the women's trap team event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
The women's trap team competition at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya concluded with India finishing second. The trio of Aashima Ahlawat, Manisha Keer and Neeru Dhanda delivered a strong performance that earned the silver medal for the nation.
Ahlawat, Keer and Dhanda displayed consistent shooting accuracy throughout the qualification rounds, positioning themselves among the top contenders. In the final, their combined score was sufficient to outpace several strong teams, though they fell short of the gold-winning side.
The medal adds to India's growing reputation in shooting sports on the continental stage and boosts the team's confidence ahead of upcoming international events such as the World Championships and the 2028 Olympic qualifiers.
India's overall tally at the Asian Games improves with this addition, reinforcing the country's status as a competitive force in shooting disciplines.
Ahlawat, Keer and Dhanda displayed consistent shooting accuracy throughout the qualification rounds, positioning themselves among the top contenders. In the final, their combined score was sufficient to outpace several strong teams, though they fell short of the gold-winning side.
The medal adds to India's growing reputation in shooting sports on the continental stage and boosts the team's confidence ahead of upcoming international events such as the World Championships and the 2028 Olympic qualifiers.
India's overall tally at the Asian Games improves with this addition, reinforcing the country's status as a competitive force in shooting disciplines.