Kyrgyzstannews iconKyrgyzstannewsSep 27, 2026 ~6 min source read

"Was eagerly waiting to win a medal": Asian Games gold medallist Suruchi Singh

Suruchi Singh and partner Kamaljeet won Asian Games 2026 mixed team 10m air pistol gold with 484.6 points, breaking the Asian record; Suruchi says she aims for more medals and has the Olympics in view.

"Was eagerly waiting to win a medal": Asian Games gold medallist Suruchi Singh

Share this story

Send the public story page.

Useful takeaways from this story.

Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet won the 10m air pistol mixed team gold with 484.6 points, beating South Korea (478.0) and setting a new Asian record.

The previous Asian record was 481.3, set by Uzbekistan earlier in 2026 at the Asian Shooting Championships in New Delhi.

Suruchi dedicated the medal to her parents and coach, said she was 'eagerly waiting to win a medal', and described the Olympics as a step-by-step long-term goal.

The useful part

Asian Games gold medallist Suruchi Singh Home World Markets News International News Business News Search News Network « Back to Home "Was eagerly waiting to win a medal": Asian Games gold medallist Suruchi Singh ANI 28 Sep 2026, 02:27 GMT+ By Vivek Prabhakar Singh New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): Asian Games 2026 gold medallist shooter Suruchi Singh said she was delighted to win a medal for the country and expressed her desire to continue bringing more laurels for India, while keeping the Olympics as a long-term goal.

How it works

  • Click For Details International News Saudi Arabia seeks closer defense ties with Turkey, Pakistan Kyrgyzstan News.Net Nord Stream suspect can be extradited to Germany, Croatia cou
  • Suruchi, along with his mixed doubles partner Kamaljeet, clinched the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games.
  • The Indian duo finished with a total of 484.6 points in the final to beat South Korea, which won silver with 478.0 points.
  • Iran claimed the bronze medal with 415.8 points, while Indonesia finished with 349.4 points and was eliminated.
  • Speaking to ANI after receiving a grand welcome at Delhi Airport on Sunday, Suruchi said that she was feeling very happy after winning a medal for the country and was eagerly waiting for the achievement.

What to take from it

She said she wants to win more medals in future, always keep the tricolour flying high, and bring home gold in upcoming events. She added that the Olympics is also on her mind, step by step, and dedicated the medals to her parents and coach. "I am feeling very good, and I was eagerly waiting to win a medal for the country.

Example or evidence

  • Asian Games gold medallist Suruchi Singh Kyrgyzstan News.Net "Dream of Asian Games gold medal fulfilled":
  • Shooter Kamaljeet celebrates golden feat Kyrgyzstan News.Net Asian Games 2026:
  • Shreyas Iyer ahead of QF match against Afghanistan in Asian Games Kyrgyzstan News.Net Asian Games 2026:

Details worth keeping

That feeling is the best when the tricolour is at the top. The tricolour should never come down in my eyes. I will always try to take our tricolour higher.

Related coverage

  • Kyrgyzstannews: Jhajjar (Haryana) [India], September 28 (ANI): Indian shooter Suruchi Singh thanked people for the warm welcome and blessings after winning gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, saying she hopes to...
  • Indiatimes: Suruchi Inder Singh transformed her earlier disappointments into triumph, claiming gold in the 10m air pistol event.
  • Kyrgyzstannews: By Vipul Kashyap Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 25 (ANI): Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 25 (ANI): India's newly crowned Asian Games mixed team gold medallist shooter Suruchi Singh expressed excitement at...
  • Kyrgyzstannews: By Vipul Kashyap Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 25 (ANI): Indian shooter Kamaljeet said he remained focused on enjoying the moment rather than putting himself under pressure during the 10m Air Pistol Mixed...
  • Kyrgyzstannews: New Delhi [India], September 20 (ANI): Mixed Martial Arts made its Asian Games debut on Sunday, and India's Suchika Tariyal made the most of this opportunity by assuring a medal in the women's traditional...

More context around this story.

Loading more related stories...

Keep reading in the app

Open the app view to save this story, compare related coverage, and continue from the same source.

Open in app