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Moga’s Harmanpreet Kaur Leads India to Gold at Asian Games 2026
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 12:45 PM
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India’s women’s cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur, a native of Dunaneke village in Moga, Punjab, secured the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games, sparking celebrations back home.
Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, lifted the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. The victory added another feather to India’s sporting crown and highlighted the talent emerging from Punjab’s Moga district.
Kaur hails from the small village of Dunaneke in Moga. Her triumph was welcomed with exuberant celebrations in the village, where residents gathered to honour her achievement and the dedication of her family, especially her father’s long‑standing support.
The gold medal win not only reinforces India’s dominance in women’s cricket on the Asian stage but also brings pride to the local community, inspiring young athletes across the region.
Kaur hails from the small village of Dunaneke in Moga. Her triumph was welcomed with exuberant celebrations in the village, where residents gathered to honour her achievement and the dedication of her family, especially her father’s long‑standing support.
The gold medal win not only reinforces India’s dominance in women’s cricket on the Asian stage but also brings pride to the local community, inspiring young athletes across the region.