PM Modi congratulates Indian athletes on their Asian Games medal-winning performances

By  News On Air   Oct 03, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the Men’s Cricket Team on retaining their title at the Asian Games 2026. In a series of social media post, Mr Modi said that this is indeed a joyous occasion for the nation. He also wished the team members for their future endeavours.

Mr Modi said the 2026 Asian Games have been truly special for Indian Hockey. He congratulated the Men’s Hockey Team on retaining the Asian Games Gold with a commanding victory in the final. He said it has been an exceptional campaign by the players, with back-to-back Asian Games Golds for the first time and a fifth Gold overall. He said the triumph becomes even more special as, for the first time, both Indian Men’s and Women’s Hockey Teams have won Gold at the same Asian Games. He stated that it is clear that Indian Hockey stands tall on the Asian stage.

The Prime Minister also congratulated Pranavi Sharath Urs on winning India’s first-ever Gold in Women’s Individual Golf at the Asian Games. Mr Modi said that her superb finish has given the nation a sporting moment to remember. He wished that the victory would draw more young Indians to the game and inspire them to aim for the very top. 

Mr Modi also congratulated Kumkum Anil Mohod on becoming the first Indian woman to win Recurve Individual Gold at the 2026 Asian Games. He said that her composure in the decisive shoot-off was particularly outstanding. The Prime Minister wished her for future endeavours, and called her to keep aiming higher.

Prime Minister also congratulated Aman Sehrawat for scripting history by winning India’s first-ever Asian Games Gold in the Men’s 57kg Freestyle Wrestling event. He added that from Bronze at the last Asian Games to standing atop the podium this time, Aman has displayed great tenacity. 

Mr Modi expressed happiness that six decades later, India is back on the podium in the Men’s 97kg Freestyle Wrestling event at the Asian Games. He said, Deepak Punia brought home the Bronze after a fiercely contested bout, adding a new chapter to India’s wrestling journey.