Neeru Dhanda to be flag bearer at Asian Games closing
Indian trap shooter Neeru Dhanda has been selected as the women's flag bearer for the Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony in Nagoya. Dhanda earned this honor following a stellar performance where she secured two gold medals and one silver medal.
Why it matters
The selection highlights the recognition of individual athletic excellence in international multi-sport events and serves as a morale booster for the Indian shooting contingent.
Ace Indian trap shooter Neeru Dhanda will be the women’s flag bearer at the closing ceremony of the Asian Games on Sunday (October 4, 2026) after capping a remarkable campaign with two gold medals and a team silver to emerge as one of the most successful athletes at the continental showpiece.
The 27-year-old, who returned to India a day after winning her third medal — a gold in the trap mixed team event alongside Kynan Chenai — will travel back to Nagoya on Saturday morning (October 3, 2026) to lead the Indian contingent at the closing ceremony.
“She is returning to Nagoya tomorrow morning to be the woman flag bearer. The decision on the male flag bearer will be taken tomorrow,” deputy chef de mission Anjali Bhagwat said on Friday (October 2, 2026).
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