PM Hails India’s 19-Medal Haul at Asian U20 Championships

PM Narendra Modi Says Young Athletes' Success Reflects Determination and Excellence

  • India wins 19 medals at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships
  • Indian athletes secure 10 gold medals in a stellar performance
  • PM Modi congratulates contingent on remarkable achievement
  • Prime Minister says success will inspire future generations in sports

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 1st June: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian contingent for its outstanding performance at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships, where the country secured a total of 19 medals, including 10 gold medals.

Praising the young athletes for their remarkable achievement, the Prime Minister said the performance reflected the determination, talent and excellence of India’s emerging sporting stars.

In a post on X, Modi lauded the contingent for delivering one of the country’s strongest performances at the continental event.

“Congratulations to the Indian contingent at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships for winning 19 medals, including 10 Golds. This outstanding performance reflects the determination and excellence of India’s young athletes. May these achievements inspire many more young Indians to pursue sports in the years to come,” the Prime Minister said.

India’s medal haul of 19 medals, including 10 golds, underlined the growing strength of the country’s athletics programme and highlighted the emergence of a new generation of talented competitors on the Asian stage.

The Prime Minister expressed confidence that the achievements of the young athletes would motivate more youngsters across the country to take up sports and contribute to Bharat’s sporting success in the future.

The strong showing at the championships adds to India’s growing reputation in international athletics and reinforces the country’s focus on nurturing young talent through grassroots development and competitive exposure.