PM Modi Congratulates Indian Contingent On Winning 19 Medals At Asian U20 Athletics Championships
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian contingent for its impressive performance at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships, where the country secured 19 medals, including 10 golds.
Praising the athletes for their achievement, the Prime Minister said the performance reflected the determination, talent and excellence of India’s young sportspersons.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Congratulations to the Indian contingent at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships for winning 19 medals, including 10 Golds. This outstanding performance reflects the determination and excellence of India’s young athletes.”
The PM also expressed hope that these accomplishments would inspire many more young Indians to pursue sports in the years to come.
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) described the campaign as a “statement performance,” highlighting India’s strong finish behind China in the overall standings.
In a post on X, the AFI wrote: “A Performance of Pure Statement. 10 Gold, 5 Silver, 4 Bronze. 19 medals. 2nd overall. A championship to remember for Team India at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships.”
India’s medal surge underlined depth across disciplines, with contributions coming from track events, relays, jumps, throws, and combined events across both men’s and women’s categories.
