Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated Manisha Keer, Neeru and Aashima Ahlawat after the trio won silver in the Women’s Trap Team event at the Asian Games 2026.
In a social media post, PM Modi commended the athletes for their performance, highlighting the precision, concentration and teamwork they demonstrated.
Congratulations to Manisha Keer, Neeru and Aashima Ahlawat on winning the Silver medal in the Women’s Trap Team event at the Asian Games.
It was a commendable display of precision, focus and teamwork. May the entire team continue to excel and bring more laurels to India: PM…
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 29, 2026
He wished the shooters continued success and expressed hope that they would bring further honours to India.
PM Modi’s message focused on the team’s precision, focus and coordination, while Shah praised the performance and looked ahead to further success for the shooters.
Shah also extended his congratulations to the three shooters, celebrating their silver-medal performance in the team competition.
In his message, he described their showing as splendid and wished them bigger victories in the future. His post also acknowledged the team’s achievement at the continental sporting event.
Congratulations to Manisha Keer, Neeru and Aashima Ahlawat on winning the silver medal🥈 with a splendid performance in the Women’s Trap Team event at the #AsianGames2026.
Best wishes for bigger wins ahead. pic.twitter.com/oX8mAVz6gC— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 29, 2026
The messages from the two leaders followed the team’s podium finish in the Women’s Trap Team event.
Their remarks highlighted the importance of the athletes’ collective effort and the recognition their result has brought to Indian shooting.
The medal adds to India’s results at the Asian Games 2026 and brings attention to the country’s women athletes competing in shooting. Keer, Neeru and Ahlawat were members of the silver-winning team.
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