PM Modi Celebrates Asian Games Medal-Winners in New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with India's Asian Games medal-winners at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi. The event took place on Thursday, where he interacted with athletes from various sports, including the men's T20 cricket team led by Shreyas Iyer and the women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur.
During the ceremony, athletes presented Modi with memorabilia, including signed jerseys and a bow from young archer Kumkum Mohod. Modi expressed pride in the athletes' accomplishments, stating that their success reflects the pride of 140 crore Indians. India secured a total of 85 medals at the Asian Games, including 21 gold, with a notable contribution from women athletes who won 38 medals, 11 of which were gold.
Modi highlighted the significance of these achievements, noting that they represent a new era for Indian sports, with medals won in events where India had previously not succeeded. He specifically praised the performances in hockey, archery, and other sports, emphasizing the historic nature of the women's hockey team's gold medal after a 44-year wait.
