The girl, Neha Thakur, secured a total of 27 points after 11 races, clinching India’s first medal in the sailing event at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, Neha Thakur won the silver medal in the sailing event, following which her family members said that the young girl made the whole nation proud.
On Tuesday, PM Modi congratulated Neha Thakur for winning a silver medal in the Girl's Dinghy - ILCA4 event and said that she is an example of dedication and perseverance.
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur congratulated Eabad Ali after he secured a silver medal in the Men's Windsurfer RS:X event at the Asian Games 2023.
India's Eabad Ali clinched India's second medal in sailing at the Asian Games on Tuesday as he showcased his windsurfing skills to claim a bronze medal in the Men’s Windsurfer RS:X event
The field this week also includes Pranavi Urs, who is prepping herself for the Asian Games, and Tvesa Malik, who showed she is playing herself back into form
Neha Tripathi became the third player to win a second time this year. The other two are Sneha Singh and Gaurika Bishnoi. Neha also moved to the second spot on the Hero Order of Merit, as Sneha Singh despite a T-22 finish stayed on top. Seher Atwal, who was 12th this week, is lying third.