Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised India’s para-athletes for their record-breaking performance at the Asian Para Games 2026. He said the country’s rise from 14 medals in 2010 to 114 this year reflected the athletes’ immense talent and potential.
In a post on X, PM Modi highlighted India’s achievements at the Aichi-Nagoya Games in Japan. He said determination could help athletes overcome challenges and achieve their dreams.
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On one hand this is a number…a statistic of India’s rise in the Asian Para Games.
But, importantly, this meteoric rise suggests something else…the immense potential and talent of our athletes.
This year we had:
30 Gold Medals + 5 World Records + 9 Asian Records + 4 events where Indians swept the entire podium!
Two of my favourite data points:
Of the 61 athletes making their Asian Para Games debut, 36 came back home with medals.
There are 34 medal winners among 56 women athletes!
Our athletes have shown that no dream is too big and no challenge too great when there is determination.
Those days are long over when society frowned upon youngsters who wanted to pursue sports.
Now, if you have the talent, India will support you and cheer for you.
Come, play and shine!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 5, 2026
India recorded its best-ever performance at the continental event. Its 97 para-athletes won 114 medals, including 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze. India finished fourth in the overall medal standings.
Prime Minister Modi highlighted the contingent’s 30 gold medals, five world records and nine Asian records. Indian athletes also secured all three podium positions in four events.
He pointed out that 36 of the 61 athletes making their debut at the Games returned with medals. He added that 34 of the 56 women athletes also won medals.
“Our athletes have shown that no dream is too big and no challenge too great when there is determination,” PM Modi wrote.
The Prime Minister said society’s attitude towards young people pursuing sports had changed. He assured aspiring athletes of the country’s support and encouragement.
Earlier, Prime Minister Modi interacted with the Indian contingent at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex. Sprinter Simran Sharma presented him with a pair of shoes, while shot put gold medallist Sachin Sarjerao gifted him a shot put ball.
India’s 114-medal tally surpassed its previous record of 108 medals, including 27 gold, at the 2023 Hangzhou Games.
Also Read: PM Modi Hails Para-Athletes; Says Journey From 14 To 114 Medals Reflects Hard Work
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