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Neeru Dhanda to Be India's Flag-Bearer at Asian Games Closing
Trap shooter Neeru Dhanda, who won two golds and a silver at Aichi-Nagoya, will carry India's flag at the Asian Games closing ceremony on October 4.
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2 Oct 2026
Key Highlights
- Flag-bearer: Neeru Dhanda will carry India's flag at the Asian Games closing ceremony on Sunday, October 4.
- Three medals: She won gold in individual trap, gold in trap mixed team and silver in women's trap team.
- Two Asian records: 28 in the individual final and 34 in the mixed team event.
- Ceremony timing: 2:30 pm to 4 pm IST at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium.
Neeru Dhanda's remarkable Asian Games will end with the nation's flag in her hands. The trap shooter has been named India's flag-bearer for the closing ceremony of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday.
The 27-year-old won three medals at the Games, two golds and a silver, emerging as one of India's standout performers.
Neeru's Medal Haul
| Event | Result | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Women's trap team | Silver | With Aashima Ahlawat and Manisha Keer; score of 328, behind China |
| Women's trap individual | Gold | First Indian woman to win it; Asian record 28 in final after topping qualification with 118 |
| Trap mixed team | Gold | With Kynan Chenai; 34 hits, breaking Qatar's Asian record of 33 |
Back on the Range Within 24 Hours
The mixed team gold showed her consistency. Less than 24 hours after her historic individual win, Neeru returned to the range with Kynan Chenai. The pair recovered from a difficult start to finish with 34 hits, setting a new Asian record.
