Asian Games 2026: Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet Win 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Gold with Asian Record

India finally struck gold in shooting at the Asian Games 2026 as Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet produced a superb performance in the 10m air pistol mixed team final, finishing with a new Asian Record of 484.6.

The Indian pair held their nerve through a tense elimination stage and resisted a late challenge from the Republic of Korea to secure the gold medal. Korea finished with 478.0 for silver, while Iran claimed bronze with 415.8. The victory capped a commanding morning for Suruchi and Kamaljeet, who had entered the final after topping the qualification round with a Games Record and equalling the Qualification Asian Record.

The Indian pair immediately established themselves as the team to beat in the final. Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet combined for 103.0 in the opening series, comfortably ahead of the Republic of Korea's 98.1. Iran stood third on 98.0, while Indonesia was fourth with 95.2. India maintained its position at the top after the second series, although Korea began to close the gap.

The Indian pair managed 99.4 in the second series to take their overall score to 202.4. Korea, meanwhile, produced an excellent 103.1 to move to 201.2, just 1.2 points behind India.

Iran remained third on 196.9, while Indonesia was fourth with 196.0. The pressure was building, but India retained the lead.

Suruchi and Kamaljeet Reassert Control

The third series proved crucial. India responded with a much stronger 101.1, taking its overall score to 303.5. Korea struggled in comparison, registering 99.0 to reach 300.2.

Iran was third on 295.0, with Indonesia fourth at 291.0. With the elimination stage approaching, India had rebuilt a significant advantage at the top of the standings.

The first series of the elimination stage further strengthened India's position. Suruchi and Kamaljeet combined for 61.2, taking their total to 364.7. Korea was second at 358.9 and Iran third at 355.8. Indonesia, on 349.4, was eliminated from medal contention. India had now secured its place in the medal positions, but the gold medal was still to be decided.

The second series of the elimination stage brought another twist. India produced a 60.2 series, taking its score to 424.9, while Korea remained second at 416.5. Iran followed at 415.8, just 0.7 points behind Korea. The battle for silver and bronze became particularly tense as Iran attempted to overtake Korea.

Iran eventually finished third with 415.8, securing the bronze medal. Korea held on to second place with 416.5. India, meanwhile, was already well clear at the top with 424.9.

That left only the gold-medal battle between India and Korea. 

The final stretch brought the most pressure of the competition. Suruchi opened with a 9.7, while Kamaljeet followed with a 10.0. Korea's first two shots in the gold-medal sequence added up to 20.9. India still held a lead of 7.2 points.

Korea then attempted to reduce the deficit. Suruchi responded with a superb 10.5, while Kamaljeet registered 9.5. Both Korean shooters also scored 10.5, cutting India's advantage to 6.2 points. With just one shot per shooter remaining, the gold medal was within India's grasp.

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The final shots demanded composure. Suruchi and Kamaljeet delivered exactly that. When the scores were confirmed, India had finished the final with 484.6, setting a new Asian Record and securing the gold medal. Korea finished on 478.0 for silver.

A Gold Medal to Cap a Record-Breaking Campaign

The gold represents the culmination of an impressive campaign for Suruchi and Kamaljeet. They had already topped the qualification round with 587, combining for series scores of 196, 195 and 196, with 29 inner 10s. Their qualification performance was recorded as a new Qualification Games Record and equalled the Qualification Asian Record.

They carried that form into the final, leading from the opening series before negotiating Korea's late challenge. For Indian shooting, the victory provides a major medal moment at the Asian Games 2026. More importantly, Suruchi and Kamaljeet did not merely win the title—they finished with a new Asian Record of 484.6.

After staying ahead through multiple rounds and maintaining their composure when Korea began to close the gap, the Indian pair completed the job with gold around their necks and another continental record attached to their names.