Lagatar24 Desk
Hangzhou, Sep 26: Neha Thakur of India won silver and the nation’s first sailing medal at the current 19th Asian Games in the Girl’s Dinghy-ILCA 4 category after 11 races.
At the 19th Asian Games, this was India’s first sailing medal and 12th overall. Thakur not only won silver but also delivered India its first medal of the day.
Thakur, a 17-year-old sailor, earned a well-deserved spot on the podium due to her steady performance throughout the tournament.
The 17-year-old sailor Thakur won silver in the Girl’s Dinghy ILCA4 championship with a net total of 27 points after 11 races. Keira Marie Carlyle of Singapore took third place with 28, while Noppassorn Khunboonjan of Thailand took home the gold medal with 16.
Thakur finished third on Monday in the girls’ dinghy ILCA4 race nine, moved up one position to second following race 10, and clocked an overall time of 24:48.
