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Abhinav Bindra Hails Neeru, Women's Relay Team for Asian Games Gold Medals
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News18•30-09-2026, 01:15
Abhinav Bindra Hails Neeru, Women's Relay Team for Asian Games Gold Medals
- •Former Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra congratulated Neeru Dhanda and the women's 4x400m relay team for their gold medal wins at the Asian Games 2026.
- •Neeru Dhanda made history as the first Indian woman to win an individual Asian Games medal in women's trap, securing gold.
- •The women's 4x400m relay team, comprising Kiran Pahal, Poovamma MR, Prachi Choudhary, and Vithya Ramraj, clinched India's first athletics gold at the Games.
- •Bindra praised these "incredible women" for their achievements, stating their performances could inspire young girls across India to pursue sports.
- •He emphasized that athletes carry the dreams of many and open doors for future generations through their success.
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India's women's 4x400m relay team featuring Kiran Pahal, Poovamma MR, Prachi Choudhary, and Vithya Ramraj claimed the gold medal by clocking 3:29.69.
Neeru Dhanda became the first Indian woman to win an individual medal in the women's trap event at the Asian Games by securing gold with a score of 28/30 in the final.
Abhinav Bindra congratulated the athletes on social media, praising them for opening doors and expressing his belief that their performances will inspire young girls across India to take up sports.
