Why PM Narendra Modi wants Asian Games stars to visit playgrounds, schools
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Asian Games medalists, including gold-winning cricket teams, on Thursday (October 15, 2026) at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi. The athletes were accompanied by high-ranking officials from sports organizations, including ICC Chairman Jay Shah.
During the interaction, Modi expressed his pride in India's strong performance at the Games, stating that the medalists made 140 crore Indians proud. He emphasized that the medalists' success belonged to the entire nation.
Modi congratulated the medal winners, particularly the women athletes, who contributed 38 medals to India's tally, including 11 gold medals. He also praised the cricket teams, hockey teams, and archers, who secured five gold medals each.
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