Suruchi Singh, Kamaljeet Win Asian Games Gold in 10m Air Pistol

India’s Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet won the gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on 25 September 2026. The pair set a new Asian record in the final with 484.6 points and matched the qualification-round Asian record of 587 points.

10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Event

The 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event is a shooting discipline governed by the International Shooting Sport Federation. Each team consists of one male and one female shooter, and the event is held over a 10-metre distance using air pistols.

Asian Games Shooting Records

The previous Asian record in the final was 481.3 points, set by Uzbekistan’s Mukhammad Kamalov and Nigina Saidkulova in February. The qualification-round Asian record of 587 points had been set by India’s Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary in 2021.

Medal Results and India’s Performance

South Korea won the silver medal with 478.0 points, and Iran won the bronze medal with 415.8 points in the same event. This gold medal was India’s second gold at the 2026 Asian Games and the country’s first shooting gold at the edition.

Important Facts for Exams

• The Asian Games are a multi-sport event organised by the Olympic Council of Asia.
• 10m air pistol events use compressed air or gas pistols and are part of Olympic shooting disciplines.
• Mixed team shooting events pair one male and one female athlete from the same country.
• Asian records in shooting are tracked separately for qualification and final rounds.