📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Koshy Koshy from Faridabad, Haryana, India
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Haryana Shooters Clinch Asian Games Gold Amid Injury Setbacks
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 10:31 AM
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Two shooters from Haryana secured a gold medal at the Asian Games, overcoming injuries that threatened their performance.
Two athletes from Haryana emerged victorious in the shooting competition at the Asian Games, adding a gold medal to the nation's tally. The duo, who had been battling physical pain in the lead‑up to the event, managed to deliver a performance that secured the top podium spot.
Their triumph comes after a period of intense rehabilitation and training, during which they had to adjust techniques to cope with lingering injuries. Despite these challenges, the shooters maintained focus and composure, attributes that proved decisive in the tightly contested final round.
The gold medal not only highlights their personal resilience but also strengthens Haryana's reputation as a cradle of shooting talent in India. As they look ahead, the athletes hope to translate this success into further podium finishes at upcoming international meets.
Officials from the state sports department praised the shooters for their determination, noting that their achievement serves as an inspiration for aspiring athletes facing similar hardships.
The victory adds to India's overall medal haul at the Games and underscores the growing prominence of Indian shooters on the Asian stage.
Their triumph comes after a period of intense rehabilitation and training, during which they had to adjust techniques to cope with lingering injuries. Despite these challenges, the shooters maintained focus and composure, attributes that proved decisive in the tightly contested final round.
The gold medal not only highlights their personal resilience but also strengthens Haryana's reputation as a cradle of shooting talent in India. As they look ahead, the athletes hope to translate this success into further podium finishes at upcoming international meets.
Officials from the state sports department praised the shooters for their determination, noting that their achievement serves as an inspiration for aspiring athletes facing similar hardships.
The victory adds to India's overall medal haul at the Games and underscores the growing prominence of Indian shooters on the Asian stage.