Asian Games: Neeru, women’s 4x400m relay shine as 8-medal haul takes India past 50
India achieved a significant milestone at the Asian Games by surpassing 50 medals, bolstered by gold wins in women's trap shooting and the 4x400m relay. Neeru Dhanda made history as the first Indian woman to win trap gold at the event.
Why it matters
This performance marks a notable achievement for Indian athletes on the international stage, boosting the country's standing in regional sports.
NEW DELHI: Neeru Dhanda delivered India’s first-ever Asian Games gold in the women’s trap event despite heavy rain and chilly conditions, before the women’s 4x400m relay team added another gold in the evening to make Tuesday a fruitful Day 10 for India at the Aichi-Nagoya Games.The golden double helped India breach the 50-medal mark and climb back into the top 10 of the overall medal standings. India ended the day with 53 medals — six gold, 21 silver and 26 bronze — to sit 10th in the table.The two gold medals also ended India’s wait for a top podium finish after two days without a gold, following the double triumph in kabaddi on September 26.Asian Games Full Coverage | Medal Tally | ScheduleNeeru braves rain to make historyDhanda produced one of the standout performances of the Games as she battled incessant rain and difficult visibility to win the women’s trap…
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