PM Modi meets Asian Games 2026 medallists in Delhi; hockey teams present him a jersey
India's 301-strong contingent won 85 medals, including 21 gold, and finished fourth in the medal tally at the Aichi-Nagoya Games.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India's medal winners from the Asian Games 2026 in New Delhi. The Games were recently held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, where Indian athletes put up a strong performance.
The meeting took place at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in the capital. The Prime Minister spoke to the athletes and congratulated them on their achievement. He also wished all of them a bright future.
The Indian men's and women's hockey teams presented Modi with a special jersey. He congratulated all the athletes warmly and wished them well for the journey ahead.
Writing on X on October 15, 2026, Modi said India's Asian Games champions had raised the tricolour high. He said the athletes' achievements show what passion, dedication and faith can accomplish.
India sent 301 athletes to the Games. Together they won 85 medals, comprising 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze. India finished fourth in the medal tally and secured a place in the top five on the points table as well.
The Indian team delivered an outstanding performance in the prestigious event and recorded its best and most historic showing so far.
