PM Narendra Modi Congratulates Antim Panghal, Pranavi Urs-Led Women's Golf Team On Asian Games Silver Medals

New Delhi, October 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to wrestler Antim Panghal and the women's golf team comprising Pranavi Urs, Aditi Ashok, and Diksha Dagar for clinching silver medals at the 2026 Asian Games. Prime Minister Modi praised Antim's performance in the women's 53kg freestyle wrestling event, describing it as exemplary.

Antim secured the silver after losing to Japan's Moe Kiyooka by a score of 1-9 in the gold medal bout, marking India's first silver in women's 53kg wrestling at the Asian Games. Antim had previously won bronze in the same category at the 2022 Asian Games.

The success of the women's golf team is highlighted by PM Modi's commendation of Pranavi Urs, Aditi Ashok, and Diksha Dagar. The trio's silver medal in the Women’s Team Golf event underscores their determination and passion for the sport. PM Modi expressed his hope that they will continue to achieve new heights of success in the future.

In addition to these individual and team achievements, India performed strongly in the overall medal count of the Asian Games 2026. The country secured 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze, placing them fourth in the overall rankings. China emerged as the top performer with 341 medals, including 169 gold.