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PM Modi to interact with Asian Games contingent tomorrow

Darpan News Desk IANS, 09 Oct, 2023 11:26 AM
  • PM Modi to interact with Asian Games contingent tomorrow

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with and address the contingent of Indian athletes who participated in the recently concluded Hangzhou Asian Games 2022, on Tuesday.

Modi will interact with the athletes at around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday (October 10) at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, New Delhi.

India won its highest-ever medals tally of 107 medals, including 28 gold medals in Asian Games 2022.

The programme will be attended by the athletes of the Indian contingent for the Asian Games, their coaches, officials from the Indian Olympic Association, representatives of national sports federations, along with officials from the ministry of youth affairs & sports.

Earlier on Sunday, Modi lauded the Indian contingent for bagging the highest ever medals tally in the Hangzhou Asian Games.

"What a historic achievement for India at the Asian Games! The entire nation is overjoyed that our incredible athletes have brought home the highest ever total of 107 medals, the best ever performance in the last 60 years," Modi posted on X.

"The unwavering determination, relentless spirit and hard work of our players have made the nation proud. Their victories have given us moments to remember, inspired us all and have reaffirmed our commitment to excellence," he added further.

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