Asian Games- India has now 16 gold medals,President and PM congratulates

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Lovlina Borgohain on winning Gold in the Women’s 75 kg boxing event at the Asian Games. India has now secured a total of 16 gold medals

President In a social media post noted that Ms Parveen fought her way to the top with skill, courage and conviction. President Murmu said that daughters like Ms Parveen make India feel so proud when the tricolour flutters high, and the national anthem is played in an international competition. She said that this Gold Medal is going to inspire countless youth, especially the girls.

In a social media post, Mr Modi said that her sporting journey reflects remarkable determination and excellence. The Prime Minister has also congratulated Nethra Kumanan on winning the Bronze Medal in the Women’s Dinghy event. He said this is indeed a great accomplishment for India. Prime Minister Modi further congratulated the Indian Men’s Quadrant Team on winning the Bronze Medal at the Asian Games. PM Modi said that this is India’s first-ever medal in the Men’s Quadrant event at the Games. He highlighted that their determination and fighting spirit are exemplary.

The Prime Minister extended congratulations to Parveen on winning the Women’s 65kg Boxing Gold after a hard-fought final. He lauded her achievement, saying that it adds another glorious chapter to Indian boxing. PM Modi noted that her success is motivating and highlighted her dedication to sporting excellence. He also congratulated Ankush on winning the Men’s 80kg Boxing Gold with an emphatic victory in the final.

Mr Modi said that Ankush’s passion and dedication are noteworthy. He congratulated Sujeet Kalkal on winning the Men’s 65kg Freestyle Wrestling Gold. The Prime Minister commended that on his Asian Games debut, Sujeet has delivered India’s first Wrestling Gold of this edition. PM Modi wished continued success to all the athletes, saying that they should continue to scale new heights and inspire a new generation of athletes across the country.

According to reports, day 13 at the Asian Games brought a shower of medals for India. Indian athletes showcased their strength in different sports and added several medals to the country’s tally. On the back of this शानदार प्रदर्शन, India has now secured a total of 16 gold medals (gold medals) and cemented its place in the top-5 of the medal table. On this day, India added a total of 6 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals to its tally. India is currently in fifth place in the medal tally.

The biggest and most historic success of the day came from the Indian women’s hockey team. In the final, India defeated China 1-0 after a hard-fought battle to win the gold medal. This victory is especially significant because the Indian women’s hockey team won the gold medal at the Asian Games after a long wait of 44 years. With this historic victory, the Indian team has also directly qualified for the 2028 Olympic Games to be held in Los Angeles, USA.

In wrestling, India’s star wrestler Sujeet Kalkal produced a stunning performance in the men’s 65 kg freestyle category. At one point, Sujeet was trailing the Tajikistan wrestler 2-9 in the final and his defeat was almost considered certain. But the Indian wrestler showed tremendous fighting spirit, executing three शानदार takedowns in the final moments and winning the match 10-9 to claim the gold medal.

Indian boxers also dominated the boxing ring. In women’s boxing, Lovlina Borgohain (75 kg category) and Parveen (65 kg category) defeated their respective opponents in the finals to win gold medals for the country. Meanwhile, in the men’s 80 kg category, Ankush Panghal also showcased his boxing prowess and clinched the gold medal.

There was also big good news for India from the archery field. In the final of the women’s recurve team event, the trio of Ankita Bhakat, Kirti and Kumkum Mohod defeated one of the world’s strongest teams, South Korea, in a thrilling match to win a historic gold medal. During the day, India won two silver medals in the men’s recurve team and mixed recurve team events in archery. Overall, India has now won 76 medals at these Asian Games, including 16 gold, 25 silver and 35 bronze medals. (UPDATED ON 2ND OCTOBER 2026)