New Delhi, Oct. 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet and address the Indian contingent participating in the Asian Games 2026 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on October 15 at around 4:30 PM.
The event will bring together athletes, coaches, support staff, Indian Olympic Association officials, representatives of National Sports Federations and officials from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
India finished fourth in the medal tally at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, winning 85 medals. The tally included 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze medals, marking India’s second consecutive finish among the top five nations.
Asian Games 2026: India’s Sporting Achievements
India recorded several notable achievements at the previous Asian Games. These included a historic performance in recurve archery and gold medals for both the men’s and women’s hockey teams.
India also won its first medals in soft tennis and mixed martial arts (MMA). Other milestones included the country’s first gold medal in the women’s trap event.
India secured a silver medal in weightlifting, ending a 28-year wait for an Asian Games medal in the discipline. A silver medal in Greco-Roman wrestling also ended a 64-year wait for an Indian finalist in the sport.
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The Prime Minister’s interaction is expected to bring together members of the Indian sporting community as the country continues its participation in major international competitions.
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