Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Indian athletes for their medal-winning performances at the Asian Games, including historic gold and silver medals in recurve archery and a bronze in women’s skiff sailing.
PM Modi congratulated Ankita Bhakat, Kumkum Anil Mohod and Kirti for winning India’s first-ever gold medal in the Women’s Recurve Team event at the Asian Games.
The Prime Minister praised the trio for their composure and precision in a closely fought final and said their landmark victory would inspire young archers across the country.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office said:
“A historic Gold that has delighted the entire nation. Congrats to Ankita Bhakat, Kumkum Anil Mohod and Kirti on winning India’s first-ever Gold Medal in the Women’s Recurve Team event at the Asian Games.”
PM Modi said their performance in the final was marked by remarkable composure and precision and added that the achievement would inspire countless young archers.
“This landmark victory will inspire countless young archers across the country. India is proud of our champions!” the Prime Minister said.
The Prime Minister also congratulated Dhiraj Bommadevara and Kumkum Anil Mohod on winning the silver medal in the Recurve Mixed Team event.
He said the two archers displayed remarkable skill and zeal and secured India’s first-ever silver medal in the event at the Asian Games.
The PMO said in a post on X:
“A splendid Silver! Proud of Dhiraj Bommadevara and Kumkum Anil Mohod on winning the Silver Medal in the Recurve Mixed Team event at the Asian Games.”
The Prime Minister congratulated both archers on the memorable achievement and extended his best wishes for their upcoming endeavours.
PM Modi also congratulated Harshita Tomar and Shital Verma on winning the bronze medal in the Women’s Skiff event at the Asian Games.
He said their determination and consistency had taken India onto the podium and helped improve the country’s previous performance in the event.
The PMO quoted the Prime Minister as saying:
“Congratulations to Harshita Tomar and Shital Verma on winning the Bronze Medal in the Women’s Skiff event at the Asian Games! With determination and consistency, they have taken India onto the podium and also bettered the previous performance.”
PM Modi extended his best wishes to the two sailors for their future endeavours.
The medal-winning performances add to India’s strong showing at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, with Indian athletes making their mark across archery and sailing.
The women’s recurve team of Ankita Bhakat, Kumkum Anil Mohod and Kirti secured the historic gold after defeating South Korea 5-3 in the final. Dhiraj Bommadevara and Kumkum later won silver in the mixed team event.
In sailing, Harshita Tomar and Shital Verma secured bronze in the women’s skiff event, further adding to India’s medal tally at the Games.
