PM Modi lauds Indian Para Asian games contingent: 'You not only won medals, but millions of hearts'
Modi praised 97 athletes for 114 medals and urged them to aim for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
- On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India's Asian Para Games medalists and praised their "magnificent performance," saying their struggles and achievements inspire the entire country.
- India secured a record 114 medals at the Games held in Aichi-Nagoya last month, including 30 gold, 35 silver, and 49 bronze medals, marking the nation's best-ever performance.
- During the interaction, Modi praised athletes Mona Agarwal and Honey for setting world records, while also highlighting the government's approval of the Khelo India sports goods manufacturing scheme worth over Rs 1,800 crore.
- The government overhauled the sports system so "talent will not go waste," Modi said, transforming parent attitudes from fear to confidence that the country supports their children's sporting aspirations.
- Athletes should use this success as a "launch pad" for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics, the Prime Minister said, with India aiming to win as many medals as possible.
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'14 to 114': PM Modi hails India's para-athletes after historic Asian Para Games medal haul, sets sights on 2028 LA Paralympics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged the remarkable success of India's para-athletes at the 2026 Asian Para Games, where they earned a historic total of 114 medals, including 30 golds. He urged this triumph to be a stepping stone toward even greater achievements in the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics, underscoring the strides made in India's para-sports since 2010.
PM Modi lauds Indian Para Asian games contingent: 'You not only won medals, but millions of hearts'
During an interaction with India's Asian Para Games 2026 contingent, PM Modi said the athletes had once again demonstrated that the highest achievements are driven by sheer determination and courage.
Modi praises Para champions, reveals India's big LA Olympics goal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India's medal winners from the recently concluded Asian Para Games, praising their achievements and struggles as an inspiration for the country. India achieved its best-ever performance at the Games, securing 114 medals. Modi highlighted the government's commitment to supporting sports talent and improving the sporting ecosystem, urging athletes to aim for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
PM Modi interacts with Indian para-athletes after historic 114-medal haul at Asian Para Games 2026 - The Tribune
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met and interacted with members of the Indian contingent that participated in the Asian Para Games 2026 in Japan, congratulating the para-athletes for their historic performance and record medal haul of 114 medals.
Maximise India’s Participation and Medal Tally at LA 2028 Paralympics: PM Modi to Athletes
New Delhi, November 5, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged India’s Asian Para Games participants to focus on the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles and work towards maximising the country’s participation and medal tally following their impressive performance at the recently concluded Aichi-Nagoya Para Games. Modi met the Indian contingent […]
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