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 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Suruchi and Kamaljeet produced a composed and record-breaking performance in the final, combining for 484.6 points. Their score secured India the gold medal and set a new Asian record in the event.
“An excellent performance with a new Asian Record! Congratulations to Kamaljeet and Suruchi Inder Singh on winning Gold in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Asian Games. Their determination has brought immense pride to the nation. Best wishes for the journey ahead,” PM Modi wrote on X.
The Indian pair maintained their composure during a tense final and consistently delivered accurate shots as the competition intensified. Their consistency proved crucial in the mixed-team format, where both shooters must perform under pressure to secure a strong overall score.
Suruchi and Kamaljeet topped the standings with 484.6 points, finishing ahead of the Republic of Korea’s Choo Gaeun and Hong Suhyeon. The Korean pair secured the silver medal with 478.0 points.
Iran’s Rostamyan Haniyeh and Golkhandan Vahid claimed the bronze medal after scoring 415.8 points. Indonesia’s Darmoyo A. and Prabowo M. finished fourth with 349.4 points.
The victory added another major medal to India’s shooting campaign at the continental event and highlighted the country’s growing presence in precision shooting. The gold medal carried added significance as the Indian duo also set a new Asian record.
Suruchi and Kamaljeet built their winning performance on accuracy, discipline and composure under pressure. When the final scores appeared on the electronic scoreboard, their 484.6 points confirmed both India’s victory and their record-breaking achievement.