Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated wrestler Antim Panghal and India’s women’s golf team after they won silver medals at the 2026 Asian Games, praising their performances, determination and commitment to sport.
In a post on X, PM Modi described Antim’s silver medal in the women’s 53kg freestyle wrestling event as ‘exemplary’. He congratulated her for the performance and wished her continued success, while hoping she would motivate other athletes.
Antim Panghal’s Silver medal at the Asian Games was indeed exemplary! Congratulations to her on a wonderful performance in the Women’s 53kg Freestyle Wrestling event. May she continue to bring more laurels to the country and motivate other athletes: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 4, 2026
Antim became the only Indian woman wrestler to win a medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Games. She improved on the bronze she won at the Hangzhou Asian Games after losing 1-9 to Japan’s Moe Kiyooka, the 2024 world champion in the 55kg category, in the final.
In another post, PM Modi congratulated Aditi Ashok, Pranavi Sharath Urs and Diksha Dagar for winning silver in the women’s team golf event. He praised their determination and passion and wished them greater success in the future.
Kudos to Aditi Ashok, Pranavi Sharath Urs and Diksha Dagar on winning the Silver Medal in the Women’s Team Golf event at the Asian Games 2026 yesterday. This success highlights their determination and passion for the sport. May they continue to attain new heights of success in the times to come: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 4, 2026
The silver was India’s first-ever Asian Games medal in the women’s team golf event.
Pranavi added to the historic campaign by winning individual gold, finishing on 15-under 265 after carding an even-par 70 in the final round at Kasugai Country Club East Course.
Pranavi’s contribution helped India finish the team event on 14-under 546.
Aditi placed 14th individually at 2-over 282, while Diksha finished joint 23rd at 7-over 79 on the final day.
Antim’s silver and the women’s golf team’s historic medal added to India’s medal tally at Aichi-Nagoya, with PM Modi’s messages highlighting the athletes’ determination and sporting excellence.
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