PM Modi Congratulates Indian Teams for Gold Medals at Asian Games 2026
India shines at the Asian Games 2026, winning gold in archery and shooting. PM Modi praises the athletes remarkable achievements.
New Delhi, September 30 (Daily Kiran) : India celebrated a remarkable day at the Asian Games 2026 in New Delhi on September 30, as the national team excelled in archery and shooting, securing four gold medals so far. Three of these golds came from archery, while one was from shooting. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to the Indian athletes who triumphed in the trap mixed team event and the women’s compound archery team event.
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) shared a message on its official X account, congratulating Neeru and Kinan Chenaï for their victory in the trap mixed team event. Modi noted, “Congratulations to Neeru and Kinan Chenaï for winning the gold medal in the trap mixed team event at the 2026 Asian Games. This Indian duo set an Asian record in the finals, marking India’s first gold in this event at the Asian Games. A memorable achievement for Indian shooting. Kudos to both athletes, may they continue to shine in the future.”
In another message, the PMO congratulated the Indian women’s compound archery team, consisting of Jyoti Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep, and Chikitha Taniparthi, for their gold medal win. Modi emphasized the significance of their achievement, stating, “Gold for India! Congratulations to Jyoti Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep, and Chikitha Taniparthi for winning the gold medal in the women’s compound team event at the 2026 Asian Games. Their performance also matched a world record, marking a significant accomplishment for our archers. Best wishes to the entire team for their future endeavors.”
In the shooting mixed trap event, Neeru Dhanda and Kinan Chenaï clinched the gold medal with a score of 34 points, while Qatar secured the silver with 32 points, and China took the bronze with 23 points. Iran finished fourth with 12 points. Notably, this is Neeru’s third medal at the 2026 Asian Games.
Earlier, she had won a silver medal in the women’s trap team event and made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win a gold medal in individual trap shooting.
The women’s compound archery trio defeated China 238-234 in the finals to secure their gold medal.
