India’s medal tally at the Asian Games reached 30 on Saturday, driven by stellar performances across team sports, shooting ranges, and table tennis tables. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to the winning athletes, lauding their resilience, precision, and teamwork as the delegation continued its strong campaign.
Kabaddi Teams Secure Dual Gold Medals After Hard-Fought Finals
The Indian women’s kabaddi team captured the gold medal on Saturday following a thrilling 37-34 victory over Iran. Prime Minister Modi praised the squad via social media, highlighting their composure under pressure. “Women’s kabaddi team kitna romanchak final aur shandar gold hai,” the Prime Minister’s Office posted on X, commending the players for their courage, discipline, and synchronized teamwork.
Hours later, the Indian men’s kabaddi team matched their female counterparts by defeating Iran 40-34 in an equally intense title clash. Defending their gold medal, the men’s squad demonstrated fierce determination that officials noted would serve as a powerful catalyst for aspiring athletes across the nation.
Shooting Squad Adds Silver in 50M Rifle 3 Positions
On the shooting ranges, India’s medal count grew further when Tilottama Sen, Vidarsha Vinod Kochalumkal, and Ashi Chouksey combined for a silver medal in the women’s 50-meter rifle 3 positions team event. The trio accumulated a total of 1,763 points, displaying remarkable technical accuracy over the course of the rigorous competition. Prime Minister Modi singled out their consistency, noting that their precision shooting sets a high standard for future international events.
Table Tennis Pair Secures Mixed Doubles Bronze
In table tennis, Manush Shah and Diya Chitle earned a bronze medal in the mixed doubles tournament. The Indian duo advanced deep into the draw by defeating a higher-seeded pair ranked number four in the world. Although they fell in the semifinals to the world number-two pairing of Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha, tournament rules awarding bronze to both semifinal losers ensured India claimed its fourth table tennis medal in Asian Games history.
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