{
  "id": 9893236,
  "title": "From 'it's all over' to Asiad gold: Suruchi's stunning 48-hour turnaround",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/from-its-all-over-to-asiad-gold-suruchis-stunning-48-hour-turnaround",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T02:23:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/asian-games-2026/from-its-all-over-to-asian-games-gold-suruchi-inder-singhs-stunning-48-hour-turnaround/articleshow/134495821.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Suruchi Inder Singh, a medal contender in the individual 10m air pistol event, faced a disappointing turn of events during the Asian Games. Within just 48 hours, she turned her misfortune into a gold medal victory, teaming up with teammate Kamaljeet to clinch the mixed team event gold.\n\nSuruchi, who had won four World Cup gold medals the previous year, was devastated by her poor performance in the individual event on the first day. She dismounted, packed her pistol and left the shooting range, expressing her somber demeanor. Despite her emotional state, Suruchi recognized the need to bounce back quickly, giving herself a \"reset button.\"\n\nThe next day, Suruchi returned to the shooting range and, in partnership with Kamaljeet, delivered a stunning performance. The duo achieved a Games and Asian record score of 484.6, ultimately securing the gold medal. Suruchi explained that she had to hit the reset button and sought guidance from her coach and parents to regain her focus.\n\nKamaljeet, who also faced disappointment in the individual event, was fortunate to secure another chance to compete when he replaced Kedarling Balakrishna Uchaganve in the mixed team event. He seized the opportunity and, alongside Suruchi, produced a remarkable performance, despite missing the final by just one point in his individual event.",
  "summary": "Suruchi Inder Singh transformed her earlier disappointments into triumph, claiming gold in the 10m air pistol event. Partnering with Kamaljeet, they achieved a remarkable score of 484.6, setting both a Games and Asian record. Despite facing challenges individually, they channeled their resilience into the mixed team competition. Suruchi attributed her renewed focus to her discussions with family…",
  "key_points": [
    "Suruchi Inder Singh faces 48-hour turnaround from defeat to gold",
    "Teams up with Kamaljeet to set Asian Games record",
    "Kamaljeet secures spot in mixed team event after personal setback"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}