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Ningbo Xiangshan Sailing Centre:  Young sailor Neha Thakur who won the silver medal in the Girls' Dinghy -- ILCA4 at the Ningbo Xiangshan Sailing Centre in the Asian Games on Tuesday, dedicated her medal to all those who have helped the 17-year-old daughter of a farmer from Madhya Pradesh reach the international stage and win a medal for the country.

Neha, who hails from Amaltaj village in Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh, opened India's account in the sailing competitions of the 19th Asian Games in Ningbo, around 155 km away from Hangzhou.

"It feels great to win a medal for your country, to fulfil your dream. The medal is not for me alone but a lot of people have contributed to make it possible -- all of them have not come to the forefront. I got tremendous support from the Madhya Pradesh government, our minister, coaches, my family and administrators of my sport. They all have played a role in my winning this medal," said Neha in a video captured by the YAI officials as she docked her fleet after winning the medal.