Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Suruchi and Kamaljeet Turn Setbacks into Asian Games Gold
Suruchi Phogat and Kamaljeet Singh had disappointing individual events at the Asian Games.
Suruchi became nervous and struggled to release her shots.
Kamaljeet started well but missed the individual final by one point.
They were then paired for the mixed team event.
Suruchi rested and slept for 13 hours before competing again.
Kamaljeet had only four hours of sleep but wanted to use his second chance.
Together, they shot very well and won gold for India.
Their score also set a new Asian Games record.
Suruchi Phogat and Kamaljeet Singh won gold in the 10m air pistol mixed team event.
The Haryana pair scored 484.6 points, setting an Asian Games record.
South Korea won silver with 478.0 points, while Iran took bronze with 415.8.
Both shooters had missed individual finals after difficult performances and recovered for the mixed event.
India changed its combination before the event, giving Kamaljeet a second chance to compete.
- Who
- Indian shooters Suruchi Phogat and Kamaljeet Singh, coached by Samresh Jung.
- What
- They won gold and set an Asian Games record in the 10m air pistol mixed team event.
- When
- Friday, during the Asian Games in Nagoya.
- Where
- Nagoya, Japan.
- Why
- India changed the team combination before the event, giving Kamaljeet a second chance, and both shooters recovered from their individual-event disappointments.
- Event
- 10m air pistol mixed team
- Gold-medal score
- 484.6 points
- Record
- Asian Games record
- Silver medal
- South Korea, 478.0 points
- Bronze medal
- Iran, 415.8 points
- Qualification score
- India topped qualification with 587 points
- Sleep before event
- Suruchi slept 13 hours; Kamaljeet slept four