🇮🇳 Narendra Modi
PM Modi praises Indian athletes as Team India signs off Asian Games with 85 medals
What happened
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian contingent and medal winners at the Asian Games 2026, praising their determination, passion, and sporting spirit. India signed off from the Games with a haul of 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze. India's clean sweep of gold medals in cricket, kabaddi, and hockey provided defining moments of the campaign. The country's performances in these team sports, as well as record-breaking performances and historic individual triump
Why it matters
The achievement is significant because it showcases the country's athletic prowess and may inspire greater achievements in the years ahead. The Prime Minister's praise highlights the importance of sports in representing the nation and contributing to grassroots development.
Key facts
- India won 85 medals
- 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze medals
- India's clean sweep of gold medals in cricket, kabaddi, and hockey
- India's hockey teams won gold in both men's and women's competitions.
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