Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian athletes Gulveer Singh, Pooja and the men’s and women’s 4×400m relay teams after their medal-winning performances at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
In a post shared by the PMO India, PM Modi congratulated Gulveer Singh on winning bronze in the men’s 5000m. He described it as a ‘remarkable hat-trick of podium finishes’ and praised the athlete’s consistency, endurance and determination.
Gulveer had earlier won silver medals in the 10,000m and 1500m, making him the first Indian athlete in 40 years to win three medals at a single Asian Games.
It’s truly been a special Asian Games for Gulveer Singh!
Congratulations to him on winning the Bronze in the Men’s 5000m. It’s a remarkable hat-trick of podium finishes. His consistency, endurance and determination are noteworthy. Best wishes to him for many more successes… pic.twitter.com/abPDeqpjS1
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 29, 2026
PM Modi also congratulated Pooja on winning bronze in the women’s high jump. He described the achievement as a proud moment for Indian athletics and noted that it was India’s first medal in the event at the Asian Games in more than two decades.
A proud moment for Indian athletics!
Congratulations to Pooja on winning the Bronze medal in the Women’s High Jump at the Asian Games 2026. This is India’s first medal in the event at the Asian Games since over two decades. It’s truly a memorable achievement. Best wishes for her… pic.twitter.com/Ah1yJ0vot2
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 29, 2026
The Prime Minister also praised the men’s 4×400m relay team of Dharmveer Choudhary, Manu TS, Jay Kumar and Vishal TK after they won bronze with a season-best time of 3:01.61. He expressed hope that their success would contribute to the popularity of athletics in the years ahead.
Remarkable indeed!
Congratulations to Dharmveer Chaudhary, Manu TS, Jay Kumar and Vishal TK on winning Bronze in the Men’s 4×400m Relay with a superb timing. May their success contribute to the popularity of athletics in the times to come: PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/TA4inEypGA
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 29, 2026
PM Modi further congratulated Kiran Pahal, Poovamma MR, Prachi and Vithya Ramraj after they won gold in the women’s 4×400m relay. He praised their speed, determination and teamwork after they finished in 3:29.69.
The women’s 4×400m relay victory marked India’s first Asian Games gold in the event.
Congratulations to Kiran Pahal, Poovamma MR, Prachi and Vithya Ramraj on a magnificent performance in the Women’s 4×400m Relay at the Asian Games. Their speed and determination powered India to the top of the podium. This is a proud moment for Indian athletics and a wonderful…
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 29, 2026
The mixed 4×100m team secured bronze in a national-record 41.06 seconds, adding to a strong showing by Indian athletics at the Aichi-Nagoya Games.
Also Read: Asian Games 2026: PM Modi Hails Kiran Pahal, Poovamma, Prachi And Vithya After Relay Gold
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