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PM Modi meets Indian government recognition of athletes following 2026 Asian Games athletes
Following India’s performance at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has scheduled a meeting met with the Indian contingent at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi to recognize celebrate the nation’s athletes. performance at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. India finished fourth achieved a historic fourth-place finish in the overall standings, securing a total of 85 medals, including medals: 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze. Initial reports indicated Notable achievements from the meeting would take place at games included gold medals for both the Prime Minister’s residence on October 15 to honor medalists from sports such men’s and women’s hockey teams, as cricket, hockey, kabaddi, well as India’s first medals in soft tennis and boxing. Subsequent details specified that mixed martial arts. In shooting, the event will be held nation earned its first gold in the women’s trap event. Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu secured a silver, marking India’s first weightlifting silver at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium Asian Games in New Delhi. The gathering is expected to include athletes, coaches, support staff, and officials from the 28 years, while Indian Olympic Association wrestlers reached a Greco-Roman wrestling final, ending a 64-year wait. During the meeting, athletes such as Lovlina Borgohain and Mirabai Chanu expressed gratitude for government support and enhanced sports infrastructure. Chanu specifically noted the Ministry benefits of Youth Affairs training facilities at SAI centers and Sports. used the platform to encourage youth to stay away from drugs.