{
  "id": 11901248,
  "title": "Asian Games 2026: Neeru Dhanda Leads Indian Contingent As Flag-Bearer At Closing Ceremony",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/asian-games-2026-neeru-dhanda-leads-indian-contingent-as-flag-bearer",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T09:40:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/asian-games-2026-neeru-dhanda-leads-indian-contingent-as-flag-bearer-at-closing-ceremony"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Neeru Dhanda, an Indian trap shooter, proudly carried the country's flag at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. This honor came following her exceptional performance at the continental event. Dhanda secured two gold medals - one in the women's individual trap event and another in the mixed team trap event alongside Kynan Chenai. She also took home a silver medal in the women's team trap event, bringing her total medal count at the Asian Games to three. Despite concluding her events, Dhanda made the journey back to Japan, only to return to the closing ceremony in Nagoya to represent India. Her commitment and three medals earned her a well-deserved spot as the flag-bearer at the closing ceremony, marking the perfect finale to her memorable Asian Games campaign.",
  "summary": "Indian trap shooter Neeru Dhanda led the Indian contingent as the country’s flag-bearer at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, following a stellar campaign at the continental showpiece. Dhanda earned the honour after producing one of India’s standout performances at the Games. She won gold in the women’s individual trap event and added another gold in the mixed…",
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  "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."
}