India’s 2026 Asian Games Squad to Receive Briefing from PM Modi

At about 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, the Prime Minister will convene with the Indian delegation bound for the 2026 Asian Games at New Delhi’s Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. The meeting will feature the athletes, coaches, auxiliary staff, Indian Olympic Association officials, representatives of the national federations and senior officials from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. During the briefing, Modi will commend the team’s recent achievements at the Aichi‑Nagoya Games, where India placed fourth overall, amassing 85 medals – 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze – a testament to the country’s growing sporting prowess.