Delhi University (DU) student and shooter Ashima Ahlawat has won a silver medal for India at the 2026 Asian Games with her brilliant performance. Ashima along with Neeru Dhanda and Manisha Kier won the silver medal in the women’s trap team event at the Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Delhi University is jubilant over this achievement. DU Vice Chancellor Prof. Yogesh Singh congratulating Ashima. He said that such achievements inspire young players to move forward.

Vice Chancellor of DU congratulated

DU Vice Chancellor Prof. Yogesh Singh congratulated Ashima on his success. He said that Ashima’s achievement has made Delhi University proud along with India. He also said that such success of students in sports inspires other students and budding athletes to work hard. Prof. According to Yogesh Singh, Ashima Ahlawat is pursuing MA at Delhi University’s Delhi School of Economics (DSE). Along with studies, his achievements in sports are also considered important for the university.

Excellent performance in varsity tournament as well

Ashima has shown her talent in university level shooting competitions. DU Sports Council Director Sports Dr. According to Anil Kumar Kalkal, Ashima has been a part of the university’s women’s shooting team. In April 2026, the DU team won the gold medal in the trap event of the All India Inter-University Shooting (Women) tournament held at Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar, Punjab.

Delhi University congratulates its student Ashima Ahlawat, who won a silver medal in the women’s trap team event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, along with teammates Neeru Dhanda and Manisha Keer. We are proud of Ashima. @YeDesHaiMera @EduMinOfIndia pic.twitter.com/J8BvoHB9CZ

— University of Delhi (@UnivofDelhi) September 29, 2026

Ashima was also included in this team. In the same event, Ashima also won a silver medal in the individual event. Now he has also strengthened his international performance by winning a silver medal in the team event at the Asian Games.