PM Modi Meets Indian Contingent Ahead of Asian Games 2026, Receives Team Jersey
PM Modi met with the Indian team for the Asian Games 2026, celebrating their achievements and receiving gifts from athletes.
New Delhi, October 15 (Daily Kiran) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Indian contingent for the Asian Games 2026 on Thursday at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi. During the event, members of the Indian hockey team presented him with a hockey stick and jersey. The gathering also included Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Nishith Pramanik, and Indian Olympic Association President P.T. Usha.
The Prime Minister also interacted with the Indian cricket team, who secured a gold medal at the Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. He congratulated Indian wrestlers, archers, and other medal winners along with their support staff.
India finished fourth in the overall medal tally at the Asian Games 2026, securing a total of 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze. China topped the tally with 341 medals, followed by Japan with 260 and South Korea with 150.
In a remarkable achievement, both the men’s and women’s hockey teams claimed gold medals. Additionally, the men’s and women’s kabaddi teams also finished in first place.
India made its mark in new sports, winning medals in soft tennis and mixed martial arts (MMA) for the first time. A significant milestone was reached when Indian women secured the first gold medal in the women’s trap shooting event.
In weightlifting, Indian athletes excelled, clinching a silver medal for the first time in 28 years at the Asian Games. The Greco-Roman wrestling team ended a 64-year wait by earning a silver medal, marking a historic moment for Indian wrestling.
These achievements highlight India’s growing prowess not only in traditional sports but also in emerging disciplines, solidifying its presence on the Asian stage.
