PM Modi met India’s Asian Games 2026 medal winners at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on October 15. The gathering included the gold-winning men’s and women’s cricket teams, who represented India at the continental event in Japan.
Both teams won gold medals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, repeating their success from the previous edition. The meeting recognised their achievements alongside those of athletes from other sports.
Here is what PM Modi said at the gathering, how the cricket teams interacted with him, and how India performed at the Games.
What PM Modi Said to India’s Asian Games Medal Winners
Modi praised the athletes for making the country proud and highlighted the national significance of their achievements. He told the gathering, “You have made 140 crore Indians proud.” He added that their success belonged to millions of Indians who celebrated their performances.
The Prime Minister also highlighted India’s wider sporting progress. He described the medal-winning campaign as a reflection of a “New India” and encouraged athletes to pursue greater achievements.
His address recognised the dedication behind India’s performances across several disciplines.Modi specifically praised women athletes for their contribution to India’s medal tally.
Their performances added 38 medals, including 11 gold, to the country’s overall haul. His remarks recognised their role in strengthening India’s position in Asian sport.
How India’s Cricket Teams Interacted With PM Modi
India women’s cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur presented Modi with a jersey signed by the gold-winning squad. The Prime Minister also posed for photographs with the athletes attending the programme.
The women’s team had defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the Asian Games final on September 22. Harmanpreet led the side to gold, helping India retain the title it won at the previous edition.
India’s men’s cricket team also attended the gathering under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership. The team had defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the final on October 3.
Both cricket teams presented signed jerseys as part of the event, while the wider contingent shared memorabilia with the Prime Minister.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and senior sports officials also attended the programme. The gathering brought together athletes, coaches and representatives of Indian sports bodies to recognise the contingent’s achievements.
What Modi Said After India’s Cricket Teams Won Gold
Modi had congratulated the women’s team after its September 22 final victory. He described the result as a “splendid triumph for Indian cricket” and praised the players’ confidence, skill and teamwork. He also said their achievement would inspire young cricketers across the country.
The Prime Minister also congratulated the men’s team after its October 3 victory over Pakistan. India won the final by 19 runs, securing another Asian Games gold medal.
At the October 15 gathering, Modi recognised the wider achievements of the Indian contingent. His address focused on national pride, sporting progress and the contribution of athletes who represented India in Japan.
India’s Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally
India finished fourth at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan, securing 85 medals. The total included 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze medals. India finished among the top five nations for the second consecutive edition.
India’s 85-medal tally was lower than its record 107 medals at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games. Still, India won gold in men’s and women’s cricket, hockey and kabaddi.
Archery added five gold medals, while shooting and boxing secured three each. Wrestling contributed two more gold medals.
India also achieved important milestones in other sports. The country won its first Asian Games medals in soft tennis and mixed martial arts. India also claimed its first gold in the women’s trap event and reached a Greco-Roman wrestling final for the first time in 64 years.
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Conclusion
PM Modi’s meeting recognised India’s Asian Games medal winners, including the men’s and women’s cricket teams. Both sides retained their gold medals and added to India’s achievements in Japan.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s signed-jersey presentation and Modi’s address highlighted the occasion. The gathering also celebrated the wider contribution of Indian athletes across disciplines. India finished fourth with 85 medals, continuing its presence among Asia’s leading sporting nations.
