New Delhi, October 5 (Udaipur Kiran) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his congratulations to the Indian contingent for their impressive performance at the Asian Games 2026 during a message shared on social media. He commended the athletes for their determination, enthusiasm, and remarkable sportsmanship while representing the country.
India secured fourth place at the Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, amassing a total of 85 medals, which includes 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze medals. This marks the second-largest medal haul for the nation in the history of the Asian Games.
In his message, PM Modi extended heartfelt congratulations to each member of the Indian team, stating that their achievements have brought immense joy to the nation. He also expressed hope that the performances at Aichi-Nagoya would inspire even greater accomplishments in the coming years and bolster India’s sports ecosystem at the grassroots level.
The Indian campaign in Japan was marked by several historic achievements, including the successful defense of titles by both the men’s and women’s cricket teams, along with gold medals for both kabaddi teams. The men’s hockey team triumphed over Malaysia with a score of 5-1, while the women’s team ended a 44-year wait for an Asian Games gold by defeating China 1-0 in the final.
Individual performances also shone brightly, with Pranavi Urs becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual gold medal in golf at the Asian Games. Additionally, 17-year-old Kumkum Mohd made history as the first Indian woman to win an individual recurve gold medal in a continental competition. Lovlina Borgohain joined the ranks of Indian boxing greats by winning a gold medal, becoming only the second Indian woman to do so after Mary Kom.
In athletics, India excelled with a total of 24 medals, while the shooting team contributed 15 medals. Archery emerged as the most successful sport in terms of gold medals, with five golds secured.
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