President Droupadi Murmu has congratulated Neeru Dhanda for winning India’s first individual Gold Medal at the Asian Games 2026. In a social media post, the President said that it is a moment of immense pride to see the Tiranga fly high in Aichi-Nagoya. She said that the victory of Neeru Dhanda in the Women’s Trap individual event has set a new Asian record. The President also expressed confidence that this golden moment inspires many more young Indians to take up shooting and strive for excellence.