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From hospital bed to Asiad gold, Neeru Dhanda reflects on historic medal

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From Hospital Bed To Asiad Gold, Neeru Dhanda Reflects On Historic Medal

By IANS News September 29, 2026 • 14:02 PM View: 110

MP State Shooting Academy: Neeru Dhanda etched her name into the history books with a historic gold medal at the Asian Games, becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual trap gold medal at the continental showpiece.

While her success has become a watershed moment for the trap event in the country, not many know that she was hospitalised 10 days before the start of the Asian Games.

TAGS Neeru Dhanda Asian Games Mansher Singh Aichi Pref General Shooting Gallery Indian Army MP State Shooting Academy

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