Rajnath Singh Felicitates Indian Armed Forces Athletes For Winning 27 Medals At Asian Games, Calls For Stronger Performance At Los Angeles Olympics 2028 | Video
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday felicitated the sportspersons from the armed forces who bagged a total of 27 medals, including six gold, at the recently held Asian Games in Japan. Had a delightful interaction with the sportspersons from the defence forces who participated and came up with remarkable performances in the Asian Games 2026. A total of 92 athletes from the three…
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday praised the armed forces athletes who earned a total of 27 medals, including six gold, at the recent Asian Games in Japan. The minister engaged in a pleasant conversation with the defence force athletes who delivered outstanding performances in the Asian Games 2026. A total of 92 athletes from the three Services participated in 19 disciplines, significantly contributing to India's success.
During the interaction, Rajnath Singh emphasized the role of the Mission Olympic Wing in identifying talented athletes and providing them with scientific training and sports facilities. He urged for a more focused and systematic approach towards the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, calling for improved performance. His statement highlighted the historical achievement of the armed forces athletes, with Army athletes alone securing 20 medals (six gold, eight silver, and six bronze), accounting for nearly 24% of India's overall tally.
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