Asian Games: PM Modi lauds India's historic haul of 100 medals as 'momentous achievement'; Twitter cheers athletes for becoming country's new superstars
Narendra Modi, on Saturday, hailed India's 'momentous achievement' as the nation scripted history by winning a record-breaking tally of 100 medals at the Asian Games 2023 held in Hangzhou, China.
The Indian contingent, with their exceptional determination, made a significant leap from their previous record of 70 medals in the 2018 edition of the games.
At the Asian Games 2023, India won 25 gold, 35 silver, and 40 bronze medals.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his joy and pride, lauding the Indian athletes for their awe-inspiring performances.
He took to X (Twitter) and wrote, «A momentous achievement for India at the Asian Games! The people of India are thrilled that we have reached a remarkable milestone of 100 medals.
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our phenomenal athletes whose efforts have led to this historic milestone for India.»
«Every awe-inspiring performance has made history and filled our hearts with pride. I look forward to hosting our Asian Games contingent on the 10th and interacting with our athletes,» added PM Modi.
Netizens too hailed this historic feat with several tweets.
One person wrote, «Iss baar 100 paar, India won 100 medals in Asian games, 25 gold medals, still more to come Hearty Congratulations to all participants.»
«Iss baar 100 paar. Congratulations India..» wrote another netizen.
India's historic achievement came following a series of remarkable wins.
In a spectacular display of skill, archers Jyothi Vennam and Praveen Ojas clinched gold medals in their respective individual compound events.
The Indian women's kabaddi team secured the country's 100th medal in a thrilling final match against Chinese Taipei, emerging victorious with a score of 26-25.
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