President Murmu, PM Modi Congratulate India’s Women’s Cricket Team After Asian Games Gold

India’s women’s cricket team secured the country’s first gold medal of the ongoing Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games after defeating Sri Lanka in the women’s T20 final.

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side successfully defended the title it won at the previous Asian Games, again overcoming Sri Lanka in the gold-medal match.

India produced a record-breaking batting display by posting 216/3, with Smriti Mandhana scoring 79 and Richa Ghosh making an unbeaten 49 from 22 balls. Sri Lanka were then bowled out for 69 as India completed a 147-run victory.

President Droupadi Murmu congratulated the entire squad and highlighted the team’s influence on young athletes, particularly girls.

“My heartiest congratulations to all the members of Team India on winning Women’s T20 Asia Cup Championship 2026. They played superbly as a team throughout the tournament, winning all the matches. They have done the country proud and are a source of great inspiration for our youth, especially our daughters. I am sure, they will script many more inspiring chapters of success and excellence,” the President’s official handle posted on X.

My heartiest congratulations to all the members of Team India on winning the Gold Medal in Women’s T20 Cricket at the Asian Games 2026. Your historic victory has secured India its first Gold Medal in this edition of the Games and brought immense pride to the nation. Your…

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) September 22, 2026

PM Modi Hails Women’s Team

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also praised the cricketers for delivering India’s first gold of the Games and described their performance as a source of inspiration for young cricketers.

A splendid triumph for Indian cricket!

Heartiest congratulations to our Women’s Cricket Team on winning the Gold medal at the Asian Games. It was a commanding performance at the Games, marked by confidence, skill and wonderful teamwork.

This victory also brings India its first… pic.twitter.com/oZI9Uoyp6I

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 22, 2026

He also congratulated Suchika Tariyal after she secured India’s first-ever Asian Games medal in mixed martial arts with bronze in the women’s traditional -60kg category.

A historic achievement for India!

Congratulations to Suchika Tariyal on winning a Bronze in Mixed Martial Arts and securing India’s first-ever Asian Games medal in this field. Her achievement is especially significant, highlighting her dedication and zeal.

Best wishes for many…

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 22, 2026

Tariyal earned her medal by defeating Mongolia’s Altanchimeg Baigalmaa 2-0 in the quarterfinals before losing her semi-final bout.

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