The President, the Prime Minister and the Opposition on Saturday lead the nation in hailing India’s ‘momentous achievement’ as the nation scripted history by winning a record-breaking tally of 100 medals at the Asian Games 2023 held in Hangzhou, China.
The Indian contingent, with their exceptional determination, made a significant leap from their previous record of 70 medals in the 2018 edition of the games. At the Asian Games 2023, India won 25 gold, 35 silver, and 40 bronze medals.
President Droupadi Murmu said India has created history by winning 100 medals at the ongoing Asian Games and the country’s players have shown tremendous dedication, skills and character to reach the much-awaited milestone. Indian women’s kabaddi team beat Chinese Taipei 26-25 in a thrilling encounter on Saturday.
In a post on X, Murmu said, “India creates history by winning 100 medals for the first time at Asian Games! Our players have shown tremendous dedication, skills and character to reach the much awaited sports-milestone.”
“Heartiest congratulations to the entire Indian contingent for the superlative achievement. The nation is extremely proud of each one of you. I wish you keep marching ahead and achieve still higher levels of accomplishments in the future,” she said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his joy and pride, lauding the Indian athletes for their awe-inspiring performances.
He took to X (Twitter) and wrote, “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,”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also hailed the Indian medal tally at the Asian Games reaching the 100-mark, saying it is the new beginning of a sporting journey to achieve newer heights.
The Indian contingent claimed the unprecedented 100th medal at the Asian Games as the women’s kabaddi team beat the Chinese Taipei 26-25 in a thrilling encounter.
“Our medal tally reaches the 100th mark for the first time at the #AsianGames. It is the new beginning of a sporting journey to achieve newer heights in success. This achievement lights a new beacon of hope among our athletes fuelling their pursuit of excellence with more power,” Shah wrote on ‘X’.
The Congress joined the nation in celebrating the remarkable milestone of Indian athletes clinching 100 medals at the Asian Games.
In a post on X, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said, “We join the nation in celebrating the remarkable milestone of clinching 100 medals in the Asian Games.” Indian sportspersons deserve all accolades and felicitations for their phenomenal performances, the Congress chief said.
It is a tribute to the hard work and talent of our athletes, Kharge said.
“We take immense pride in their glory and wish them many more wins in the future. Jai Hind,” he said.
In a post on X, the Congress said Indian players have created history by their excellent performance in the Asian Games 2023.
“Indian players have won more than 100 medals. The entire country is proud of all the sportspersons who won medals or participated in the games,” the party said.