Bindra Hails Women's Gold Wins at Asian Games 2026
Abhinav Bindra celebrates Neeru Dhanda and the 4x400m relay team for their historic gold medal victories at the Asian Games 2026.
Olympic medalist and former Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra has extended his heartfelt congratulations to shooter Neeru Dhanda and the women’s 4x400m relay team following their spectacular gold medal performances at the Asian Games 2026. Bindra emphasized that these victories represent more than just podium finishes, as they serve as a powerful inspiration for young girls across India to pursue professional sports.
Historic Gold for Neeru Dhanda and Relay Quartet
The day was marked by two monumental achievements for Indian women in sports. In a historic moment for Indian shooting, Neeru Dhanda became the first Indian woman to secure an individual medal in the women’s trap event at the Asian Games, clinching the gold medal. Dhanda delivered a commanding performance in the final, scoring 28/30 to secure the top spot.
The athletics arena also saw a historic breakthrough as India’s women’s 4x400m relay team claimed the country’s first athletics gold medal at the Games. The powerhouse quartet, consisting of Kiran Pahal, Poovamma MR, Prachi Choudhary, and Vithya Ramraj, clocked a time of 3:29.69 to outpace competitors from Bahrain and China. The podium standings for the event were completed by Bahrain in silver and China in bronze.
Bindra: Opening Doors for Future Generations
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Abhinav Bindra lauded the athletes, describing them as "incredible women." He noted that the impact of their success extends far beyond the medals themselves, potentially igniting dreams in young girls across the nation.
"Two wonderful golds for our women today Neeru in the trap and our 4x400m relay team. Congratulations to these incredible women. Not just for winning but for what a day like today can set in motion. Somewhere across India young girls will have watched them and thought I want to do that. I can do that. That is one of the most beautiful things about sport. You may stand on the podium alone or with your teammates but you never quite know how many dreams you take up there with you. Enjoy the gold. And be proud of the doors you are opening for those who will come after you," Bindra stated.
Detailed Results from the Field
The women's trap individual event saw a highly competitive field. Following Neeru Dhanda's gold, China's Sun Yunong took the silver with a score of 26/30, while Hajar Abdulmalik from the UAE secured the bronze with 21/25.
In addition to her individual success, Neeru Dhanda also demonstrated her prowess in the team event. Alongside teammates Aashima Ahlawat and Manisha Keer, she secured a silver medal in the women’s trap team event, finishing with a combined total of 328 points.