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PM Modi Felicitates Asian Games Contingent: "Made 140 Crore Indians Proud"

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PM Modi LIVE at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium Today: After a memorable outing at the Asian Games 2026 at Aichi-Nagoya, the Indian contigent is set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in Delhi. The event is scheduled for around 4:30 PM. Athletes from the Indian contingent, their coaches and support staff, Indian Olympic Association officials, representatives of National Sports Federations, and officials from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will attend the programme. India finished fourth in the medal tally at the Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, winning 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze.

Here are the Live Updates of PM Modi's interaction with the Indian contingent of Asian Games 2026: 

Oct 15, 2026 16:20 (IST)

PM Modi Asian Games Interaction LIVE: Memorable Asian Games for India

India recorded several notable achievements at the Games, including historic performances in recurve archery, gold medals for both the men's and women's hockey teams in the same edition, and maiden medals in soft tennis and mixed martial arts (MMA). Other significant achievements included India's first-ever gold medal in the women's trap event, a silver medal in weightlifting at the Asian Games after a gap of 28 years, and a silver medal in Greco-Roman wrestling, ending a 64-year wait for an Indian finalist in the discipline.

Oct 15, 2026 16:11 (IST)

PM Modi Asian Games Interaction LIVE: Who will attend?

The programme will be attended by athletes from the Indian contingent, their coaches and support staff, officials of the Indian Olympic Association, representatives of National Sports Federations, and officials from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Oct 15, 2026 16:10 (IST)

PM Modi Asian Games Interaction LIVE: India's successful outing at Asian Games

India finished fourth in the Games, winning 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze. It was India's second consecutive finish inside the top five but the medal count was lower than the record 106 achieved in the 2023 Hangzhou edition. 

Oct 15, 2026 16:02 (IST)

PM Modi Asian Games Interaction LIVE: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's interaction with India's Asian Games 2026 contingent, today at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in Delhi. Stay tuned for all the live updates. 

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