Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the Indian contingent for its strong showing at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships 2026 in Hong Kong, praising the athletes for bringing glory to the nation.
In a post on the social media platform, Shah described India’s haul of 19 medals, including 10 gold medals, as a testament to the country’s growing sporting strength. He said the achievement reflected India’s ‘unstoppable sporting prowess’ and would inspire aspiring athletes across the country.
Taking to X, Shah posted, “Bravo to the Indian contingent at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships 2026 held in Hong Kong.”
“Your feat of winning 19 medals, including 10 golds, is the signature of India’s unstoppable sporting prowess that will inspire legions of athletes across the nation,” the post read.
Bravo to the Indian contingent at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships 2026 held in Hong Kong.
Your feat of winning 19 medals, including 10 golds, is the signature of India’s unstoppable sporting prowess that will inspire legions of athletes across the nation.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) June 1, 2026
The Indian team concluded its campaign with a total of 19 medals, comprising 10 gold, five silver and four bronze medals.
India finished second in the overall standings, with athletes delivering several standout performances across track and field events.
The result marked another strong showing for Indian athletics at the continental level and underscored the growing depth of young sporting talent in the country.
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