Asian Games: PM Modi hails Pranavi and Kumkum for historic gold medals

October 3, 2026 5:48 PM

Asian Games: PM Modi hails Pranavi and Kumkum for historic gold medals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Pranavi Sharath Urs and Kumkum Anil Mohod for their historic gold medal-winning performances in women’s individual golf and recurve archery, respectively, at the Asian Games. PM Modi described the victories as memorable sporting moments for the nation and extended his best wishes to both athletes for their future endeavours. "One for the history books! Congratulations to Pranavi Sharath Urs on winning India’s first-ever Gold in Women...

Asian Games: President Murmu congratulates Kumkum, Pranavi on historic gold medals

October 3, 2026 12:42 PM

Asian Games: President Murmu congratulates Kumkum, Pranavi on historic gold medals

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday congratulated archer Kumkum Mohod and golfer Pranavi Sharath Urs for their historic gold-medal performances at the Asian Games 2026, saying their achievements marked significant milestones for Indian women in sport. Congratulating Kumkum on becoming the first Indian woman to win the Asian Games individual recurve gold, Murmu described the 17-year-old's campaign as “exceptional” and also lauded her contribution to India's success in the team events. “W...