Asian Games gold medalists for relay victory, hockey glory and Nari Shakti

Asian Games gold medalists Kiran, Prachi and Navneet reflected on their historic victories and personal journeys in a special panel. Relay runners Kiran and Prachi along with teammates Vidya and Poovamma won gold in the women’s 4x400m relay, beating China. Prachi shared how the team united from different states into one India, determined to raise the tricolor and play the national anthem. She also recalled having her police uniform measured in anticipation of the deputy superintendent position being promised to the gold winners. Kiran told of her journey to overcome social discouragement and financial difficulties by working shifts in a shop to fund her athletics training. Indian women’s hockey vice-captain Navneet hailed the team’s decisive gold win against higher-ranked China to confirm qualification for the Los Angeles Olympics after a heart-stopping miss in Paris. Navneet also urged sponsors to revive the women’s hockey league.