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Himanshu Dhillon wins double silver at Asian Games, Jind celebrates
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 08:36 AM
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Village athlete Himanshu Dhillon secured two silver medals for India at the Asian Games, prompting jubilant celebrations in Jind, Haryana.
Himanshu Dhillon, a young athlete from a village in Jind district, returned from the Asian Games with two silver medals, adding to India's overall tally. His performance in two separate events earned him the runner‑up position, marking a significant achievement for the 22‑year‑old sportsperson.
The medals were presented during the closing ceremony, and Dhillon’s success has been hailed by the national sports federation as a testament to the growing talent pool in Haryana.
Back home, residents of Jind gathered at the local community centre, waving the state flag and chanting his name. Local officials promised to recognize his contribution with a public felicitation ceremony.
The double podium finish is expected to inspire more youngsters from rural Haryana to pursue competitive sports, with state authorities already planning to improve training facilities in the region.
The medals were presented during the closing ceremony, and Dhillon’s success has been hailed by the national sports federation as a testament to the growing talent pool in Haryana.
Back home, residents of Jind gathered at the local community centre, waving the state flag and chanting his name. Local officials promised to recognize his contribution with a public felicitation ceremony.
The double podium finish is expected to inspire more youngsters from rural Haryana to pursue competitive sports, with state authorities already planning to improve training facilities in the region.