PM Modi Hails India’s Historic Asian Games 2026 Success

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Indian contingent for its outstanding performance at the Asian Games 2026, highlighting the country’s achievements across multiple sporting disciplines and the growing strength of India’s sports ecosystem.

Interacting with the athletes, Modi congratulated both the men’s and women’s hockey teams for winning gold medals, particularly acknowledging the women’s team for ending a 44-year wait for the Asian Games title. He also highlighted India’s gold medals in men’s and women’s kabaddi, five gold medals in archery, and impressive performances in shooting, boxing and wrestling.

The Prime Minister further noted India’s return to the marathon medal podium for the first time since 1982 and its achievement of winning a weightlifting medal after 28 years.

Modi especially commended India’s women athletes, who secured 38 of the country’s 85 medals, including 11 gold medals. He described their achievements as a powerful reflection of a “New India” and celebrated the country’s maiden Asian Games medals in disciplines such as Mixed Martial Arts, Soft Tennis and certain sailing events.

We in India remain committed to boosting the sports ecosystem and also supporting our athletes so that they can shine and inspire several youngsters across the nation. https://t.co/rF3WrbKyLb

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2026

Emphasising the importance of sustained investment in sports, the Prime Minister said India had worked with patience, dedication and diligence over the past 12 years to strengthen its athletes and sporting ecosystem.

Glimpses from a memorable interaction with our champions who made India proud at the Asian Games! https://t.co/YovmboGfBO

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2026

He said the achievements reflected the growing depth of Indian sporting talent and the country’s progress towards greater success on the international stage.