Asian Games: PM Modi congratulates Team India, hails ‘passion and sporting spirit’

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the inspiring performances of Indian athletes at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, where India clinched a remarkable total of 85 medals, including 21 golds, finishing fourth overall.

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  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the inspiring performances of Indian athletes at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, where India clinched a remarkable total of 85 medals, including 21 golds, finishing fourth overall.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:23:12 UTC.

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