As India raced previous its goal of aggregating 100 medals within the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 7, congratulated the Indian contingent on the “momentous achievement”.
Taking to his official deal with on X, PM Modi congratulated and conveyed his greatest needs to the Indian athletes for his or her stellar performances within the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. With the Indian girls clinching gold within the kabaddi closing on October 7, defeating Chinese Taipei, the nation realised its quest for 100-plus medals within the multi-sport occasion.
PM Modi knowledgeable by way of his submit that he can be internet hosting the Indian contingent within the Asian Games on October 10, including that he’ll personally work together with athletes, who lit up the Hangzhou Games with dazzling particular person and workforce performances to assist the nation attain the 100-medal mark within the 19th Asian Games.
“A momentous achievement for India at the Asian Games! The people of India are thrilled that we have reached a remarkable milestone of 100 medals. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our phenomenal athletes whose efforts have led to this historic milestone for India. Every awe-inspiring performance has made history and filled our hearts with pride. I look forward to hosting our Asian Games contingent on the 10th and interacting with our athletes,” PM Modi posted on X.
A momentous achievement for India on the Asian Games!
The individuals of India are thrilled that we’ve got reached a remarkable milestone of 100 medals.
I prolong my heartfelt congratulations to our phenomenal athletes whose efforts have led to this historic milestone for India.… pic.twitter.com/CucQ41gYnA
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 7, 2023
The girls’s kabaddi workforce took a 14-9 lead towards Chinese Taipei within the gold medal match on the Asian Games 2023 and stored their noses in entrance within the contest to finally declare the yellow metallic.
The two groups had performed out a 34-34 tie of their marketing campaign opener. The Indian raiders scored bonus factors within the first half whereas Chinese Taipei took the lead within the second, scoring 16 factors. The Indians trailed within the second half at 12 factors.
However, Indian raiders scored two bonus bonus factors within the second half to show the tide of their favour.
Largely on the burden of their stellar efficiency within the first half, the Indian girls clinched a 26-25 win over Chinese Taipei, claiming India’s 25th gold and taking the nation’s medal tally to precisely 100.
(with inputs from ANI)
