New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday said the Asian Games 2026 have witnessed outstanding performances of Indian athletes and that the nation is proud of every member of its contingent who represented Bharat with dedication and commitment.
“Congratulations to all our medal winners, especially our women athletes for their impressive performances,” she said in a post on X.
“The hard work, skill and perseverance of our athletes have brought great honour to the nation,” the President said.
India finished at the fourth place on the medal table with 85 medals (21 gold, 27 silver, 37 bronze), 21 fewer than the last edition in Hangzhou, China, at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
The Games, which began on September 19, concluded at Nagoya, Japan on Sunday.
“The Asian Games 2026 have witnessed outstanding performances of our athletes. The nation is proud of every member of the Indian contingent who represented Bharat with dedication and commitment,” President Murmu said.
The President also extended best wishes to all sportspersons for continued success in their sporting journeys and for many more achievements.
