PM Modi hails athletes after 85-medal Asian Games campaign, credits women's haul
· Sports · Times of India, The Hindu, NDTV Sports
Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated Asian Games medal-winners at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi, declaring their success belongs to 140 crore Indians. India finished with 85 medals — 21 gold, 38 silver, 26 bronze — fewer than the 106 secured at Hangzhou 2022. Modi praised women athletes for contributing 38 medals, including 11 gold, and highlighted historic firsts in mixed martial arts, soft tennis, and sailing. The Indian men's and women's hockey teams both won gold, marking a memorable edition for the contingent.
Why it matters
The felicitation reinforces national pride and signals government support for athletes as India aims to build on its best-ever Asian Games performance. Women's contribution of 38 medals, including 11 gold, highlights their growing impact across disciplines. The historic first medals in emerging sports indicate a broadening talent base beyond traditional strongholds.
Read the original report — Times of India
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