On Saturday (seventh October), India achieved a historic feat on the Asian Games because the Indian contingent at Hongzhou received its a centesimal medal on the video games. This is the primary time India has touched 3 figures on the Asian Games. The Indian girls’s workforce received the nation’s a centesimal medal after defeating Chinese Taipei within the girls’s kabaddi ultimate 26-25.
The identical opponent held India to a 34-34 draw within the group stage, however the girls in blue succeeded in operating down the clock with a one-point victory on the finish of the ultimate recreation. Pooja’s tremendous raid gave the Indian workforce a 14-9 lead at halftime. After the motion resumed, India elevated its result in seven factors however Chinese Taipei fought again effectively scoring 5 consecutive factors.
Taking to X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian athletes for his or her momentous achievement on the Games. PM Modi additionally introduced that he might be internet hosting India’s Asian Games contingent on tenth October and interacting with the athletes.
“A momentous achievement for India at the Asian Games! The people of India are thrilled that we have reached a remarkable milestone of 100 medals. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our phenomenal athletes whose efforts have led to this historic milestone for India. Every awe-inspiring performance has made history and filled our hearts with pride. I look forward to hosting our Asian Games contingent on the 10th and interacting with our athletes,” the Prime Minister posted on X.
A momentous achievement for India on the Asian Games!
The folks of India are thrilled that we’ve reached a exceptional milestone of 100 medals.
I prolong my heartfelt congratulations to our phenomenal athletes whose efforts have led to this historic milestone for India.… pic.twitter.com/CucQ41gYnA
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 7, 2023
Jyothi Surekha Vennam, whereas expressing her pleasure over India’s exceptional win on the Asian Games, stated, “I am very happy that I was able to do what I had thought about how the shooting process should be, and I was able to get satisfaction from it…I am also happy that I was able to win three gold medals. I am thankful to the people who encouraged and supported me through my journey. I am happy that India has done very well.”
#WATCH | Hangzhou Asian Games: After profitable 3 gold medals on the Asian Games and India touching the 100 medal mark, Archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam says, “…I’m very pleased that I used to be in a position to do what I had considered how the capturing course of needs to be, and I used to be in a position to get… pic.twitter.com/13cEt8fqIi
— ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2023
Jyothi congratulated fellow athletes who received medals and thanked the Indian authorities for his or her continued help. “I would like to congratulate all the athletes who won medals…I would like to thank the government because, without their support, it would not have been possible,” Jyothi advised ANI.
#WATCH | Hangzhou Asian Games: After profitable three gold medals on the Asian Games and India touching the 100 medal mark, Archer Ojas Pravin Deotale says, “I had include the motive to win one gold medal for India, however after profitable three gold medals, it feels as if I’m in a… pic.twitter.com/b9IjRIqVGw
— ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2023
Meanwhile, Ojas Deotale, who received 3 Gold Medals stated, “I had come with the motive to win one gold medal for India, but after winning three gold medals, it feels as if I am in a dream. I would like to congratulate other players as well. 100 (medals) is a big number for India. It feels proud that India is growing… The Indian government, coaches, my parents, and all the supporting staff are behind this gold medal.”
Medal tally graphics through Asian Games web site
With the most recent wins, India stands at quantity 4 within the medal tally with 25 gold, 35 silver and 40 bronze medals.
