New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Neeru Dhanda on winning a historic individual gold medal in the women’s trap event at the Asian Games.
Dhanda became the first Indian woman to win an individual gold medal in the trap event at the Asian Games. Modi praised her accuracy and composure in securing the historic achievement.
The Prime Minister said her performance had brought immense pride to the nation. He also expressed confidence that her success would encourage more young sportspersons to take up shooting.
Modi said the achievement could inspire young athletes to pursue the highest honours in the sport. The Prime Minister’s Office shared his message on X on September 29.
Neeru Dhanda gold achievement sets historic Asian Games record
The Prime Minister highlighted Dhanda’s precision and calmness during the competition. He said her performance had created a moment of celebration for India.
“Neeru Dhanda has given India a historic moment to celebrate,” the Prime Minister said in his message. He congratulated her on becoming the first Indian woman to win individual gold in trap at the Asian Games.
Modi also said the achievement would encourage more young sportspersons to choose shooting. He urged them to aim for the highest honours in the sport.
The congratulations followed Dhanda’s landmark performance at the continental sporting event. Her gold medal marked a first for an Indian woman in an individual Asian Games trap event.
Neeru Dhanda has given India a historic moment to celebrate!
Congratulations to her on becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual Gold in Trap at the Asian Games.
Her exceptional accuracy and composure have brought immense pride to the nation. This achievement will… pic.twitter.com/dm2anofsDQ
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 29, 2026
