Neeru Dhanda to Be India’s Flagbearer at Asian Games 2026 Closing Ceremony
The shooter’s triple-medal run included two golds and a team silver, and she will lead India at the closing ceremony, officials said.
- Ace Indian trap shooter Neeru Dhanda will lead the Indian contingent as the women's flagbearer at the Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony in Nagoya, Deputy chef de mission Anjali Bhagwat confirmed on Friday.
- The 27-year-old Dhanda emerged as one of India's most successful athletes at the Games, securing two gold medals and a team silver medal.
- Partnering with Kynan Chenai, Dhanda set a landmark mixed trap team record of 34, surpassing the previous record of 30 held by Qatar; she also won an individual gold at the ISSF World Cup in Italy.
- India enjoyed a successful day on October 2, 2026, as boxer Lovlina Borgohain won the 75 kg final, Ankush Panghal secured the 80 kg title, and wrestler Sujeet Kalkal also claimed gold.
- Dhanda will travel back to Nagoya on Saturday for the closing ceremony on October 3, as Bhagwat told PTI that the decision regarding the male flagbearer will be finalized on Saturday.
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Double gold medallist Neeru Dhanda named women’s flag-bearer for Asian Games closing ceremony - The Tribune
Star Indian trap shooter Neeru Dhanda has been named India's women’s flag-bearer for Sunday’s Asian Games closing ceremony after a stellar campaign in which the ace trap shooter won two gold medals and a team silver, making her one of the country’s most successful athletes at the continental event.
Double gold medallist Neeru Dhanda named women’s flag-bearer for Asian Games closing ceremony
Star Indian trap shooter Neeru Dhanda has been named India's women’s flag-bearer for Sunday’s Asian Games closing ceremony after a stellar campaign in which the ace trap shooter won two gold medals and a team silver, making her one of the country’s most successful athletes at the continental event.
Ace trap shooter Neeru Dhanda set to be the flag bearer at Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony
Star India trap shooter Neeru Dhanda is travelling back to Japan as she is set to be the women's flag bearer for India at the Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony as the marquee event comes to a close in the coming days.
Neeru Dhanda to be India’s flagbearer at Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony
Ace Indian trap shooter Neeru Dhanda will be the women’s flag bearer at the closing ceremony of the Asian Games on Sunday after capping a remarkable campaign with two gold medals and a team silver to emerge as one of the most successful athletes at the continental showpiece.
Double Gold Medallist Neeru Dhanda Named India's Flag-Bearer At Asian Games Closing Ceremony
Ace Indian trap shooter Neeru Dhanda will be the women's flag bearer at the closing ceremony of the Asian Games on Sunday after capping a remarkable campaign with two gold medals and a team silver to emerge as one of the most successful athletes at the continental showpiece.
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