Prime Minister Highlights Youth Success at Asian Games 2026 and Future Olympic Ambitions

India finished fourth in the medal tally at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, securing 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze medals. Among the medal‑winning athletes were several teenagers, including 15‑year‑old cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who contributed to a gold medal victory. Modi praised the young performers, noting that age is no barrier to excellence and urging faster identification of talent. He reiterated India's ambition to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030 and the Olympic Games in 2036, emphasizing the ongoing "Talent Hunt" drive that reaches villages nationwide.