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  "id": 11964296,
  "title": "Asian Games: PM Modi congratulates Team India, hails ‘passion and sporting spirit’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/asian-games-pm-modi-congratulates-team-india-hails-passion-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T16:23:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/asian-games-2026/asian-games-2026-pm-modi-congratulates-team-india-hails-determination-passion-and-remarkable-sporting-spirit/articleshow/134677719.cms"
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  "account": "New Delhi: On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian athletes for their achievements at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, lauding their \"determination, passion, and remarkable sporting spirit\" as India wrapped up its campaign with 85 medals. With 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze medals, India secured fourth place on the medal table, marking its second-highest medal haul in Asian Games history. The Games concluded in Nagoya, and Modi expressed hope that the athletes' performances would bolster Indian sport at the grassroots level.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the inspiring performances of Indian athletes at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, where India clinched a remarkable total of 85 medals, including 21 golds, finishing fourth overall. The Games were highlighted by record-breaking efforts, particularly in athletics, showcasing the talent of emerging athletes. Modi called for enhanced focus on grassroots sports…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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