<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/asian-games-2026-neeru-dhanda-wins-gold-medal-in-womens-individual-trap-shooting-23652435" rel="nofollow">Indian shooter Neeru Dhanda</a> produced a dominant performance to win the women's individual trap gold medal in the Asian Games 2026.
Meanwhile, legendary pacer Shoaib Akhtar is likely in line to get a key position in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after the side's disastrous tour of England.
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Asian Games 2026: Neeru Dhanda wins India's first-ever gold medal in women's individual trap shooting
Shooter Neeru Dhanda put up a stellar performance to win the women's individual trap gold medal at the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/asian-games-2026-mirabai-chanu-reflects-on-her-historic-silver-medal-win-23652422" rel="nofollow">Asian Games 2026</a>, marking India's fifth gold of the tournament.
The victory capped a remarkable year for Dhanda, who won her maiden ISSF World Cup gold in the women's trap event in Lonato, Italy, in July.
The Indian Army Marksmanship Unit shooter, who is also a Naib Subedar, had earlier won the Asian Championship title and has now added an Asian Games gold to her growing list of achievements.
Earlier, Dhanda, Ahlawat and Keer won silver in the women's trap team event with a combined score of 328, while China took gold with 346 and Kuwait secured bronze with 325. Her individual gold took India's medal tally to 47, comprising five gold, 21 silver and 21 bronze medals.
Asian Games 2026: Team India to face Sri Lanka in the semifinals
In the ongoing Asian Games 2026, the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/asian-games-2026-team-india-to-lock-horns-with-sri-lanka-in-the-semifinals-23652462" rel="nofollow">Indian men's cricket team</a> will clash with Sri Lanka in the semi-final 2. The match is scheduled to be played on October 1 in Nisshin.
Sri Lanka made it to the last four owing to the higher rankings. There has been consistent rain in Nagoya over the past few days.
On the other hand, the semi-final 1 will be played between Bangladesh and Pakistan on the same date.
IND vs WI ODIs: Virat Kohli achieved several records in series-opening clash
During the first ODI match against the West Indies, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/ind-vs-wi-odis-here-are-all-records-that-team-india-virat-kohli-achieved-in-series-opening-clash-23652478" rel="nofollow">Team India's superstar batsman Virat Kohli</a> showcased his skills with the willow. Facing just 88 deliveries, the right-handed batsman smashed an unbeaten 139 runs, laced with 10 boundaries and nine maximums.
With this, the Delhi-born cricketer achieved several feats. The unbeaten ton helped Kohli to become the player with the most ODI runs in a country, which is 7006 runs.
Legendary pacer Shoaib Akhtar in line for key position in PCB
<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/pakistan-cricket-board-likely-to-appoint-shoaib-akhtar-in-key-position-23652487" rel="nofollow">Legendary pacer Shoaib Akhtar</a> is likely to be in line for a key position in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which is looking to make key changes to its management following a disastrous tour of England.
According to a source close to the board, the former pacer, who lives in Islamabad, met the board's chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, last week and discussed issues related to the country's cricket in detail.
Asian Games 2026: Ankush, Parveen punch their way to Asian Games finals
Ankush Panghal ended India's eight-year wait for a male Asian Games boxing finalist while Parveen Hooda stormed into the 65kg gold-medal bout with a commanding victory as Narender Berwal signed off with a bronze after bowing out in the +90kg semifinals.
Parveen defeated China's Li Shu 5-0 before Ankush produced a stirring comeback to out-punch reigning 75kg world champion Uzbekistan's Fazliddin Erkinboev 4-1 and book his place in the 80kg summit clash.
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