Nation thrilled as India shatters records surpassing 100 medals at the Asian Games 2023

In a historic achievement, India's medal tally at the 19th Asian Games 2023 crossed the remarkable milestone of 100 medals.Narendra Modi expressed his thrill and congratulated the athletes for their outstanding performances. The Indian women's kabaddi team played a pivotal role in achieving this milestone by securing a gold medal after defeating Chinese Taipei. India now boasts a total of 25 gold medals, 35 silver medals, and 40 bronze medals, showcasing the nation's growing prowess in the sporting arena.

The Indian contingent, participating in various disciplines such as wrestling, archery (recurve), hockey, sepaktakraw, bridge, cricket, and kabaddi, delivered exceptional performances throughout the Asian Games. With a record-breaking 100 medals, India surpassed its previous best of 70 medals from the 2018 edition of the Games in Jakarta.

The Indian Air Force also joined in celebrating the athletes' achievements, highlighting the nation's excellence in the field of sports. This historic milestone marks only the second time India has secured over 100 medals in international games, with the previous instance occurring at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. As the day progresses, India anticipates adding even more medals to its impressive tally.

Narendra Modi expressed his enthusiasm for hosting the Asian Games contingent and interacting with the athletes on the 10th of this month. The athletes' exceptional efforts have not only filled the hearts of Indians with pride but have also made history with awe-inspiring performances. India's success at the 19th Asian Games is a testament to the dedication and excellence of its athletes, setting a new benchmark for the nation in international sporting competitions.

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.… pic.twitter.com/CucQ41gYnA

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 7, 2023