‘I will not stop’: Mairaj Ahmad Khan finally wins Asian Games medal after 20 years

Lucknow: Mairaj Ahmad Khan played a key role in India’s podium finish in the men’s skeet team event, which won bronze at the Asian Games on Wednesday.Mairaj, who had previously competed at the Asian Games in 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2026, finally earned a medal at the continental event after 20 years of effort.Asian Games Full Coverage | Schedule | Medal TallyThe 51-year-old from Khurja, Uttar Pradesh, was typically gung-ho after the feat.“Main rukne wala nahin (I will not stop), main haar nahin manunga (I will not give up),” Mairaj told TOI from Japan.“Age does not matter, and I am physically and mentally fit. My main target is the World Championship because it is very important, as it serves as a qualification event for the Los Angeles Olympics. My real goal is the LA Olympics 2028,” he said.Mairaj credited India’s medal-winning effort to team spirit and communication, while praising his younger teammates.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.