India’s women’s trap squad stormed onto the podium, riding a 328‑point surge that left China a slender 18‑point gap from gold, while Kuwait settled for bronze with 325.
Neeru Dhanda dominated the range, striking 118 of 125 shots— a flawless 24‑24‑24‑23‑23 across five rounds— and claimed the top spot in the qualifiers. Aashima Ahlawat added 106 and Manisha Keer 104, their trio totalling 328.
Her 118‑hit performance, matched only by Qatar’s Ray Bassil on tiebreakers, gave the Indians a psychological edge and forced China to chase, turning the tide in the final stages.
With the silver, India’s medal count climbs to 46, and the shooter's focus shifts to the individual final where she could secure a third medal. The next challenge: her showdown in the individual trap event tomorrow.