PM Modi hails performance of Indian athletes at Asiad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the first-ever feat of India’s athletes of winning more than 100 medals at the Asian Games and invited the participants to his residence on their return to India.
“A momentous achievement for India at the Asian Games! The people of India are thrilled that we have reached a remarkable milestone of 107 medals,” the PM wrote on X and shared a collage of the medal winning athletes with pugilists and hockey players among others being seen. India trounced Japan 5-1 to win the men’s hockey gold and also qualified for the Paris Olympics.
“Every awe-inspiring performance has made history and filled our hearts with pride. I look forward to hosting our Asian Games contingent and interacting with our athletes,” he posted on X.
“Congratulations to Ojas Praveen Deotale for striking gold in the compound archery men’s individual event. His precision, determination and unwavering focus have done it again and made our nation proud,” he said. He congratulated wrestler Deepak Punia on winning a silver medal and women’s hockey team for winning bronze. “Congratulations to our women’s hockey team on their remarkable achievement of winning the bronze medal at the Asian Games! Their resilience, teamwork and passion have brought glory to the nation,” he said.
Lauding the men’s cricket team on striking gold in their debut appearance at the Asian Games, Prime Minister Modi said their passion and teamwork have once again made the nation proud.