New Delhi, September 23 (Daily Kiran) : In an exhilarating turn of events at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, Jai Meena has made history for India by winning the country’s first-ever medal in soft tennis. Meena secured a bronze medal in the men’s singles event, marking a significant achievement for the sport in India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju all extended their congratulations to Meena for this landmark victory. The Prime Minister shared his praise on X, stating, “A historic achievement for Indian soft tennis. Congratulations to Jai Meena for winning the bronze medal in the men’s individual event and becoming India’s first Asian Games medalist in soft tennis. His success marks a memorable chapter for this sport in India, inspiring more youth to take up soft tennis.”
Chief Minister Adityanath also expressed his pride, writing on X, “A historic bronze medal for India. Congratulations to Jai Meena for making history by winning the first Asian Games medal in men’s singles soft tennis. This is a proud moment for our nation, and I hope this achievement inspires many more victories.”
Dr. Mandaviya added his congratulations, emphasizing the significance of Meena’s accomplishment in the Asian Games. Rijiju noted that Meena has opened a new chapter in Indian sports with his achievement.
Despite facing a tough semifinal match against Japan’s Takuya Kurosaka, where he lost 2-4, Meena’s bronze medal win is a remarkable success for India and soft tennis.
Leave a Comment