{
  "id": 13732667,
  "title": "PM Modi To Meet Asian Games Medal Winners; Will Indian Men's T20 Team Be Present On October 15?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pm-modi-to-meet-asian-games-medal-winners-will-indian-mens-t20-team",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T13:53:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/pm-modi-to-meet-asian-games-medal-winners-will-indian-mens-t20-team-be-present-on-october-15"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In anticipation of India's Asian Games 2026 medallists, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting on October 15. This gathering will also include members of India's cricket teams, who both secured gold medals in the recent Games held in Japan. The Indian athletes achieved a commendable performance, finishing fourth in the medal standings with a total of 85 medals, comprising 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze.\n\nThe success of India's athletes across various disciplines, notably cricket, hockey, and kabaddi, played a significant role in their gold medal tally. The Prime Minister's scheduled meeting with the Indian cricket team members on October 15 underscores the country's pride in their sporting achievements.\n\nIndia's cricket teams, both men's and women's, were the standout performers at the Asian Games, winning gold medals. The men's team, in particular, delivered a remarkable victory by defeating Pakistan in the final. This success marked a significant chapter in India's Asian Games campaign.\n\nThe meeting in Delhi will take place between the fourth and fifth T20 International (T20I) matches of India's ongoing series against West Indies. The fourth T20I is set to be played in Hyderabad on October 14, followed by the fifth and final match in Bengaluru on October 17. Both matches are scheduled to commence at 7 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).\n\nSubsequent T20I matches are scheduled for India's tour of New Zealand, commencing on October 22 in Christchurch. The sequence of matches will follow: October 24, October 27, October 30, and October 31.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet India's Asian Games 2026 medallists on October 15, following their impressive performances in Aichi-Nagoya. In attendance will also be the Indian cricket teams, who both won gold medals in Japan. India finished fourth in the medal standings at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, winning 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze. The Indian…",
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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."
}