Modi to meet medal-winning Indian athletes from Asian Games

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with medal-winning athletes from India's Asian Games delegation on Thursday in New Delhi, where he is expected to address and felicitate the sports contingent.

India concluded the Asian Games with a total of 85 medals—21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze—securing fourth position in the overall medal standings. The performance reflects India's competitive strength across multiple sporting disciplines at the continental level.

The meet is expected to recognize the contributions of Indian athletes who competed at the Games and celebrate their achievements. Such interactions between the country's political leadership and sporting delegations are typically used to acknowledge athletic excellence and encourage continued performance in international competitions.

The fourth-place finish represents India's standing among Asian nations in medal accumulation, with China, Japan, and South Korea typically leading the medal charts at the Asian Games.