Top Leaders Praise Manush Shah and Diya Chitale's Asian Games Success

Manush Shah and Diya Chitale’s bronze‑medal finish in the mixed‑doubles table‑tennis event at the Asian Games 2026 drew commendations from India’s highest offices. President Droupadi Murmu posted a congratulatory note, calling the achievement a "big milestone" and highlighting the continuity of India’s medal wins in the sport.

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandavi, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary each shared messages of pride. They praised the duo’s resilience against a formidable Chinese pair and described the medal as a source of national pride and inspiration for aspiring athletes.