{
  "id": 8479743,
  "title": "Asian Games 2026: ‘May They Give Their Best And Shine,’ PM Modi Wishes Indian Contingent",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/asian-games-2026-may-they-give-their-best-and-shine-pm-modi-wishes",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T14:17:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/asian-games-2026-may-they-give-their-best-and-shine-pm-modi-wishes-indian-contingent"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Delhi, September 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the Indian athletes participating in the 20th Asian Games kicking off in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Prime Minister Modi expressed pride in their hard work, dedication, and determination, stating, \"May they give their best, play well and shine!\" As the games officially commenced at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, Emperor Naruhito declared the event open. Indian athletes Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat led the Indian contingent into the stadium, carrying the hopes of a nation aiming to build upon its record-breaking performance at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou.",
  "summary": "New Delhi, September 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent as the 20th Asian Games officially commenced in Aichi-Nagoya in Japan, saying the country is proud of the athletes for their hard work, dedication and determination. “As the Asian Games commence in Aichi-Nagoya, my best wishes to the Indian contingent. Each athlete has worked…",
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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."
}