Asian Games 2026: Suruchi, Kamaljeet set Asian record 484.6 to win 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team gold
Synopsis
India's Suruchi Inder Singh and Kamaljeet didn't just win gold at the Asian Games — they obliterated the Asian record with a 484.6 score in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team final in Nagoya, after already breaking the Asian Games Qualification Record in the same event. It is a double record-breaking day that underscores India's deepening dominance in precision shooting at the continental level.
Key Takeaways
Suruchi Inder Singh and Kamaljeet won gold in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya .
Their final score of 484.6 set a new Asian record , surpassing the previous mark of 481.3 held by Uzbekistan's pair.
South Korea (478.0) won silver; Iran (415.8) took bronze.
In qualification, the Indian duo posted 587 (29 inner 10s), breaking the Asian Games Qualification Record of 577 set by Sarabjot Singh and Divya Subbaraju at Hangzhou 2023 .
Their qualification score also equalled the overall Asian Record set by Saurabh Chaudhary and Manu Bhaker in 2021 .
India's Suruchi Inder Singh and Kamaljeet rewrote the Asian record books on 25 September in Nagoya, combining for a stunning 484.6 in the final of the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Asian Games to claim the gold medal. Their score surpassed the previous Asian record of 481.3, set by Uzbekistan's Mukhammad Kamalov and Nigina Saidkulova in February.
How the Final Unfolded
South Korea's Suhyeon Hong and Gaeun Choo finished second with 478.0 to take silver, while Iran's Vahid Golkhandan and Haniyeh Rostamiyan claimed bronze with 415.8. Indonesia's A. Darmoyo and M. Prabowo placed fourth with 349.4.
The Indian pair maintained their composure throughout, building a lead and protecting it as the pressure mounted. In the mixed-team format, consistency from both shooters is paramount, and Suruchi and Kamaljeet delivered precisely that — a controlled, precise performance that kept South Korea at bay until the final shot.
A Record That Builds on History
The gold-medal triumph carried extra weight because of the records shattered along the way. In the qualification round, Kamaljeet and Suruchi posted 587 (with 29 inner 10s), eclipsing the Asian Games Qualification Record of 577 previously held by another Indian duo, Sarabjot Singh and Divya Subbaraju, set at the Hangzhou 2023 Asian Games. Their qualification tally also matched the Asian Record, equalling the benchmark set by Saurabh Chaudhary and Manu Bhaker in 2021.
Notably, this is the latest chapter in a pattern of Indian shooting excellence at the continental level, with the country consistently producing mixed-team combinations that set benchmarks for the rest of Asia to chase.
India's Shooting Campaign Gets Another Boost
The gold adds a significant entry to India's shooting tally in Nagoya, reinforcing the country's standing as a powerhouse in precision shooting at the Asian Games. The performance of Suruchi and Kamaljeet illustrates the depth of Indian shooting — a discipline where multiple pairs are capable of record-setting displays across major championships.
As the 484.6 score flashed on the scoreboard at the end of the final, India's shooting contingent had fresh reason to celebrate, with the Asian record providing a milestone that will benchmark future competitions at the continental level.
What This Win Means Going Forward
The Asian record in the final, combined with the qualification record, signals a new performance ceiling for Indian mixed-team air pistol shooting. Selectors and coaches will take note of this pairing's capacity to perform under pressure, and their benchmark score sets a formidable standard ahead of future World Cup and Olympic-cycle competitions.
Point of View
But the ability to break records in both rounds of the same event at a single championship is a new level of dominance. The coaching and selection infrastructure deserves as much credit as the shooters on the line.
NationPress
25 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team gold at Asian Games 2026?
India's Suruchi Inder Singh and Kamaljeet won the gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya on 25 September. Their final score of 484.6 also set a new Asian record.
What is the Asian record score set by India in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team final?
The Indian pair of Suruchi Inder Singh and Kamaljeet scored 484.6 in the final, surpassing the previous Asian record of 481.3 set by Uzbekistan's Mukhammad Kamalov and Nigina Saidkulova in February.
Which countries won silver and bronze in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event?
South Korea's Suhyeon Hong and Gaeun Choo won silver with a score of 478.0. Iran's Vahid Golkhandan and Haniyeh Rostamiyan claimed bronze with 415.8.
Did India break any records in the qualification round as well?
Yes. Kamaljeet and Suruchi posted 587 (with 29 inner 10s) in qualification, breaking the Asian Games Qualification Record of 577 previously set by India's Sarabjot Singh and Divya Subbaraju at Hangzhou 2023. Their score also equalled the overall Asian Record set by Saurabh Chaudhary and Manu Bhaker in 2021.
Why is India's performance at Asian Games 2026 shooting significant?
India's gold and double record haul in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event reinforces the country's status as a continental powerhouse in precision shooting. The ability to break records in both qualification and the final at the same championship highlights the exceptional depth and consistency of India's shooting programme.
