Asian Championship gold medallist Neeru Dhanda secured the women’s trap gold at the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions (Shotgun) in New Delhi. With 41 hits in the final, she edged past Delhi’s Kirti Gupta, who finished with 40. Madhya Pradesh’s Pragati Dubey claimed bronze, highlighting a strong showing by the state team.
Main Story
The National Shooting Championships 2025 witnessed a stellar performance from Neeru Dhanda, who reaffirmed her dominance in trap shooting. Competing at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, Dhanda displayed composure under pressure, overcoming a close challenge from Kirti Gupta to secure the top podium spot.
Notable Updates
• Gold Medal Performance: Neeru Dhanda finished with 41 hits in the final, narrowly surpassing Kirti Gupta’s 40.
• Bronze Medal: Pragati Dubey of Madhya Pradesh secured third place with 32 hits.
• Qualification Round: Pragati led qualification with 117, followed by Neeru (114) and Rajeshwari Kumari (113).
• Team Event: Madhya Pradesh claimed the women’s trap team gold with a score of 339, ahead of Delhi and Punjab.
• Other Highlights: In junior men’s trap, Aryavansh Tyagi won gold with 42 hits, showcasing emerging talent.
Major Takeaways
• Neeru Dhanda’s victory cements her reputation as one of India’s leading trap shooters.
• Madhya Pradesh’s dominance in both individual and team events underscores the state’s strong shooting program.
• The close competition reflects the rising standards of Indian shooting at the national level
Sources: Khel Now, Telangana Today