Asian Games 2026 LIVE: Archery, hockey, shooting headline India’s medal hunt on Asian Games Day 11
India is celebrating success at the 2026 Asian Games, highlighted by Neeru Dhanda's historic gold medal in trap shooting. The Indian women's 4x400m relay team also secured gold, continuing their strong tradition of performance in continental athletics.
Why it matters
Success in major regional sporting events like the Asian Games is a significant source of national pride and reflects investment in athletic development.
Asian Games 2026: Neeru clinches historic gold in trap shooting Neeru Dhanda wins India's first women's trap Asian Games gold, secures team silver in Nagoya.
Indian athletics may have had its ups and downs over years but the women quartermilers, by and large, have been impressive and among the medals within the continent. The 4x400m relay team has been the country’s most reliable medal prospect at the Asian Games, the women winning gold consecutively from 2006 to 2018 before bagging silver last time around.
Indian women’s 4x400m relay clinches gold after 3-year pursuit, inspiring juniors with perseverance and sub-54 dreams.
Published - September 30, 2026 04:51 am IST
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