Prime Minister Modi Congratulates Savan Barwal for Historic Silver Medal in Mens Marathon at Asian Games
Savan Barwal wins silver in mens marathon at Asian Games 2026; PM Modi praises his achievement as a national record.
New Delhi, September 26 (Daily Kiran) : Savan Barwal achieved a remarkable feat at the 2026 Asian Games, winning a silver medal in the men’s marathon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to congratulate Barwal on this historic accomplishment.
In his post on the platform X, Modi highlighted the significance of Barwal’s victory, noting that it not only set a new national record but also marked India’s first medal in this event in over four decades. He emphasized that this was the first Asian Games marathon medal won outside of India, showcasing Barwal’s endurance and determination.
Earlier, PM Modi had also congratulated the Indian women’s kabaddi team for clinching a gold medal with a thrilling 37-34 victory against Iran. He expressed pride in their display of courage and teamwork, wishing them continued success.
Just hours after the women’s triumph, the Indian men’s kabaddi team secured a gold medal by defeating Iran 40-34 in the finals. Modi praised the men’s team for maintaining their championship status at the Asian Games, stating that their determination has elevated the country’s pride and will inspire many emerging athletes.
In addition to the kabaddi successes, Indian athletes made their mark in other events. Tilottama Sen, Vidarsha Vinod Kochalumkal, and Aashi Choukse earned a silver medal in the women’s 50-meter rifle 3 positions team event with a total of 1,763 points. Modi commended their precision and wished them further achievements in the future.
Manush Shah and Diya Chitale secured a bronze medal in mixed doubles table tennis after defeating the world number four pair. Although they lost in the semifinals to the world number two duo, their victory ensured India’s fourth medal in table tennis history at the Asian Games. Modi congratulated them, noting that their success contributes to the growing popularity of table tennis in India.
Tejinderpal Singh Toor also shone in the men’s shot put final, winning a silver medal. This marks Toor’s third consecutive medal at the Asian Games. Modi praised his outstanding performance, recognizing his dedication and focus in consistently representing the nation.
As the Asian Games continue, the achievements of these athletes reflect India’s growing prowess in various sports and inspire future generations to aim high.
