Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the Indian contingent participating in the Asian Games 2026 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi. Also addressed the Indian team on this occasion. Let us tell you that in the Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, India secured fourth place in the medal table and won a total of 85 medals including 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze. This is a testament to the country finishing among the top five in the Asian Games for the second consecutive time, reflecting the country's growing competitiveness across various sporting disciplines.
India made several notable achievements in sports, including historic performances in recurve archery, gold medals by the men's and women's hockey teams in the same edition and first-time medal wins in soft tennis and mixed martial arts (MMA).
Other significant achievements include India's first gold medal in the women's trap event, a silver medal in weightlifting at the Asian Games after a gap of 28 years and a silver medal in Greco-Roman wrestling, ending a 64-year wait for an Indian finalist in the sport.
The event was attended by the athletes of the Indian contingent, their coaches and support staff, officials of the Indian Olympic Association, representatives of national sports federations and officials of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.