Bibhash Lodh, BS News Agency: A historic and proud moment came from the athletics track of the ongoing Asian Games. The Indian women's team won gold with a brilliant performance in the women's 4x400m relay race. This is India's first gold in athletics at the Aichi-Nagoya Games and the country's sixth gold medal in the ongoing Asiad. This is the first time in the history of the Asian Games that India has tasted gold in the 4x400m relay race. How this historic success came
Kiran Pohal, MR Pohana Prachi and Bithila Ramraj were behind India's gold win. Although there was already hope of a medal in this event, the way the Indian women snatched gold from strong rivals was incredible and thrilling for many.
Medals galore in athletics and shooting
Success came in one event after another on the track today, not only in the relay, but also in one event after another. Pooja Singh won the bronze medal in the women's high jump. The Indian men's team also won bronze in the men's 4x400m relay race and the national record 4x100m mixed relay race. Athlete Gulbir Singh also created a precedent by winning bronze in the 5,000m race, securing his third medal in the ongoing Games. On the other hand, there has been great success in shooting. Neeru Dhanda created history by becoming the first Indian woman to win gold in the trap shooting event of the Asian Games. The 26-year-old shooter from Jhind showed extraordinary mental fortitude in a rainy Nagoya and scored 28 in six series to bring another gold to the country.
Medals also confirmed in boxing
Along with relays and shooting, India's dominance in boxing also continues. In the women's 65kg category, Parveen Hooda defeated China's Li Shu 5-0 to reach the final. On the other hand, Ankush Panghal defeated Uzbekistan's Fazliddin Erkinboev 4-1 in the men's 80 kg category to enter the final. As a result, the medals of these two boxers are confirmed. Besides, Narender Berwal won the bronze medal in the men's +90 kg category. Stay connected with us to get regular updates on all such fresh and inspiring news from the world of sports. How did you like this report, let us know in the comments.