By Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team after its gold-medal victory at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, calling the performance a significant achievement for Indian sport. The triumph also delivered India’s first gold medal of the ongoing edition of the Games.
In a social media post, Modi praised the team for what he described as a confident and composed display, highlighting the players’ skill and teamwork. He said the victory had made the country proud and would encourage a new generation of young cricketers to pursue the sport.
The Prime Minister also congratulated Indian athlete Suchika Tariyal for securing a bronze medal in mixed martial arts at the Asian Games.
Modi noted that Tariyal’s achievement marked India’s first-ever Asian Games medal in mixed martial arts, making the result significant for the sport in the country. He praised her dedication and determination and wished her continued success in future competitions.
The two achievements add to India’s medal campaign at the Nagoya Asian Games, with the women’s cricket team’s gold providing an early landmark for the country and Tariyal’s bronze creating a new milestone in mixed martial arts.
The Prime Minister’s messages highlighted both victories as achievements that could encourage more young Indians to take up competitive sport and pursue opportunities across different disciplines.
