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What is confirmed
- Neeru Dhanda won two gold medals – in the women’s individual trap and the mixed‑team trap – and a silver medal – in the women’s trap team – at the Asian Games 2026.[2]
What remains disputed or unverified
No disputed central claims are recorded for this story.
Neeru Dhanda earned two gold medals plus a silver for India in trap shooting at the Asian Games 2026 held in Aichi‑Nagoya, Japan.[2]
Her gold in the women’s individual trap event marked a historic moment, making her the first Indian woman to seize an individual Asian Games title in this discipline.[2]
In team competition, Dhanda joined Manisha Keer and Aashima Ahlawat to capture silver in the women’s trap team event, boosting India’s medal haul in shooting.[2]
Her second gold arrived alongside Kynan Chenai in the mixed‑team trap, a partnership that produced another historic Asian Games triumph for the nation.[2]
Flag‑Bearer Honor
After her medal triumphs, Dhanda was selected to carry India’s flag at the closing ceremony, a recognition of her stellar campaign across the Games.[2]
She flew back to Nagoya from India after completing her events to lead the contingent, underscoring the respect and confidence bestowed upon her by the Indian sporting council.[2]
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