NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday interacted with the Indian contingent that participated in the Asian Para Games 2026 at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi and congratulated the athletes for their historic performance.
India secured 114 medals, including 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze, along with five world records and nine Asian records at the competition. Modi praised the athletes, coaches, trainers and families for their contributions, describing the achievement as a reflection of India’s growing strength in international sports.
Highlighting the government’s initiatives, including Khelo India and the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), he said efforts were being made to strengthen sports infrastructure and provide better training opportunities to young athletes.
The Prime Minister urged the contingent to begin preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games, expressing confidence that Indian para-athletes would achieve further success on the global stage.
