Asian Games: Neeru, women’s 4x400m relay shine as 8-medal haul takes India past 50
Neeru Dhanda made history by clinching a gold medal in the women's trap event at the Asian Games, marking a significant achievement in Indian sports. The women's 4x400m relay team also triumphed, boosting India's medal tally to 53 and placing the nation 10th in the overall standings. Other athletes performed admirably across various competitions, while the boxing and volleyball teams made…
New Delhi: Neeru Dhanda secured India's first-ever Asian Games gold in women's trap, defying heavy rain and chilly conditions to set an Asian Games record with 28 hits. The Indian women's 4x400m relay team added another gold on the evening, completing a fruitful Day 10 for India at the Aichi-Nagoya Games. This two-gold haul propelled India past the 50-medal mark, putting them 10th in the overall medal standings.
India's tally included six golds, 21 silvers, and 26 bronzes, finally ending their wait for a top podium finish after two days without a gold. Neeru's victory also marked India's first women's trap gold in Asian Games history.
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