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PM Modi Meets Asian Games 2026 Medal Winners: Says Athletes’ Success Is India’s Success

Posted on 16th Oct 2026 12:45 pm by rohit kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India’s medal-winning athletes from the Asian Games 2026 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on October 15. During the interaction, he congratulated the athletes for their performances in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, and said their achievements were a source of pride for the entire nation.

 

India finished fourth in the Asian Games 2026 medal tally, winning 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze. The Prime Minister highlighted the achievements of Indian athletes across several sports, with particular praise for women competitors, who contributed 38 medals to the country’s overall tally.

 

The event was attended by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha and other sports officials. Modi congratulated athletes, coaches, support staff and families for their contribution to India’s sporting achievements.

 

PM Modi Praises Indian Women’s Hockey Team for Ending 44-Year Wait

 

One of the key highlights of the Prime Minister’s address was India’s women’s hockey team winning gold at the Asian Games. The victory ended a 44-year wait for the women’s team to claim the Asian Games gold medal.

 

Modi also congratulated the Indian men’s hockey team, which won gold at the same edition of the tournament. The double gold in men’s and women’s hockey was among the major achievements highlighted during the interaction.

 

The results marked an important moment for Indian hockey and strengthened the country’s performance in team sports at the continental competition.

 

PM Modi Highlights India’s 85-Medal Asian Games Campaign

 

India concluded its campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with 85 medals, finishing fourth overall. The tally comprised 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze medals.

 

The country secured gold medals across multiple disciplines, including archery, shooting, boxing, wrestling, cricket, hockey, kabaddi and golf. Both the men’s and women’s cricket teams won gold medals, repeating their success from the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2023.

 

The men’s and women’s kabaddi teams also secured gold medals, adding to India’s achievements in team events.

 

Modi noted that the performances reflected the determination, preparation and ambition of Indian athletes competing at the international level.

 

Women Athletes Win 38 Medals for India

 

The Prime Minister placed special emphasis on the contribution of India’s women athletes. Of the country’s 85 medals at the Asian Games 2026, women secured 38, including 11 gold medals.

 

He described their achievements as more than just figures on a medal table, highlighting their significance as a reflection of changing aspirations and opportunities for women in Indian sport.

 

The performance across several disciplines demonstrated the role women athletes played in India’s overall campaign. Their contribution was one of the central themes of the Prime Minister’s interaction with the contingent.

 

PM Modi Praises Indian Cricket Teams and Kabaddi Champions

 

Modi also praised the Indian men’s and women’s cricket teams for winning gold medals at the Asian Games for the second consecutive edition.

 

The men’s team defeated Pakistan in the final, while the women’s team beat Sri Lanka to secure gold. Both teams had also won gold at the 2023 Asian Games.

 

The Prime Minister highlighted the achievements of the men’s and women’s kabaddi teams, which also won gold medals in Aichi-Nagoya. These results contributed to India’s medal tally and underlined the strength of the country’s team-sport performances.

 

PM Modi Says India’s Youth Are Forging Their Own Paths

 

During his address, Modi said India’s achievements at the Asian Games reflected a changing mindset among the country’s youth. He noted that young people were aspiring to achieve success across different fields and pushing towards higher goals.

 

He said, “No challenge is greater than the determination of our youth, and no goal is beyond their capabilities.”

 

The Prime Minister added that the athletes’ performances demonstrated how dedication, confidence and hard work could help young Indians achieve success on international platforms.

 

He also highlighted the importance of athletes serving as role models for the next generation, encouraging young people to participate in sports and pursue their ambitions.

 

PM Modi Says Meeting Athletes Gives Him Energy

 

The Prime Minister said that interacting with medal-winning athletes also gave him energy. He noted that when athletes’ passion and hard work translate into victories, their achievements bring pride not only to the individuals but also to the country.

 

Modi congratulated the athletes and those who supported them throughout their sporting journeys, including their coaches, families and support staff.

 

The interaction recognised India’s performance at the Asian Games 2026 and highlighted the contribution of athletes from a wide range of disciplines.

 

Asian Games 2026: India Finishes Fourth With 85 Medals

 

India ended the Aichi-Nagoya Games in fourth place with 85 medals. Although the country retained a top-four finish, its overall medal count was lower than the 106 medals won at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games.

 

The 2026 campaign nevertheless featured several notable achievements, including gold medals for both hockey teams, consecutive gold medals for the cricket teams, and strong performances in archery, boxing, shooting and kabaddi.

 

The meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi served as an occasion to recognise these accomplishments and celebrate the athletes who represented India at the continental event.

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