'Joyous Occasion For Nation': PM Narendra Modi Congratulates Team India After Thrilling Win Against Pakistan To Win Gold Medal At Asian Games 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the Indian men's cricket team after the Men in Blue defeated Pakistan to clinch the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday, October 3. Led by Shreyas Iyer, India secured a thrilling 19-run victory in the final, successfully defending their title and adding another gold to the country's medal tally. Taking to X,…
On Saturday, October 3, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed their joyous congratulations to the Indian men's cricket team for their thrilling victory over Pakistan at the Asian Games 2026. The Men in Blue secured a 19-run win in the final, successfully defending their title and adding another gold to India's medal tally. The team was led by Shreyas Iyer, who described the victory as a "joyous occasion for the nation" in a congratulatory message on X.
Amit Shah also took to X to praise the team's performance, calling it a "Smashing Victory for India!" He commended the players for their outstanding batting, bowling, and fielding, stating that their powerful scores and robust fielding made the opposing team's efforts futile. The victory marked a significant moment for Indian cricket at the continental sporting event, following the women's team's gold-medal triumph earlier in the competition.
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