Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt congratulations to wrestler Antim Panghal and the Indian women's golf team for their outstanding achievements at the Asian Games 2026.
Modi commended Panghal for her silver medal in the women's 53kg wrestling category, describing her victory as "indeed exemplary." He expressed hopes that she would continue to inspire fellow athletes, sharing his remarks on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The Prime Minister also praised the women's golf team, consisting of Aditi Ashok, Pranavi Sharath Urs, and Diksha Dagar, for securing a historic silver medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Games. He admired their dedication to the sport and encouraged them to pursue further success, referring to their performance in another post on X.
Panghal was the sole Indian female wrestler to claim a medal at this edition of the Asian Games, improving her previous bronze from the Hangzhou Games to silver. She faced tough competition, losing to Japan's Moe Kiyooka, the reigning world champion in the 55kg division, with a score of 1-9.
The Indian women's golf team made history by being the first Indian women's team to win a medal at the Asian Games. Pranavi Sharath Urs notably made a mark by becoming the first Indian woman to clinch a gold medal in the individual stroke play event. She concluded the tournament with an impressive score of 15-under 265, following a final round of even par 70.
In addition to their silver medal, Pranavi, Aditi Ashok, and Diksha Dagar contributed significantly to their team's performance. Aditi finished the individual event at two-over 282, while Diksha concluded with a score of over 12, wrapping up the competition long after Pranavi's remarkable win.
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