President Murmu Hails Indian Athletes' Asian Games 2026 Success
President Droupadi Murmu congratulates Indian athletes including Anahat Singh and Sarvesh Kushare for their stellar performances at the Asian Games 2026.
President Droupadi Murmu has extended her warmest congratulations to the Indian contingent following a series of remarkable medal-winning performances at the ongoing 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. As India's medal tally continues to climb, the President took to social media to laud the skill, grit, and determination displayed by the nation's sporting heroes.
Athletics Stars Shine on the Big Stage
The track and field events saw several Indians standing on the podium, earning high praise from the President. Sarvesh Kushare secured a silver medal in the men's high jump after a stellar clearance of 2.25m. In her message to him, President Murmu encouraged him to continue soaring higher and to face every new challenge with confidence.
In the grueling decathlon, Tejaswin Shankar demonstrated incredible versatility and endurance to clinch a bronze medal. Finishing with a total of 7,934 points, Shankar was commended by the President for excelling across ten demanding disciplines that test the very limits of human speed, strength, and skill.
The women's field and track events also brought glory to the nation:
- Ancy Sojan: Claimed silver in the women's long jump with a jump of 6.53m, narrowly missing the gold by just two centimetres. The President described her performance in the thrilling final as a testament to her immense determination.
- Harita Bhadra: Secured a bronze medal in a highly competitive women's 200m final, clocking a time of 23.20 seconds.
Historic Milestone in Squash
The squash courts witnessed a historic moment for Indian sports as both Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh secured silver medals in the singles events. While Abhay Singh finished as the runner-up in the men's singles after a tough battle against Malaysia's Ng Eain Yow, Anahat Singh's achievement was particularly landmark.
Anahat Singh became the first Indian woman to win a singles medal in squash at the Asian Games. President Murmu highlighted this historic feat, noting that Anahat has etched her name in history and serves as an inspiration to the youth of the country.
India's Growing Medal Tally
As the games progress in Japan, the Indian contingent has shown remarkable consistency. Currently, India has amassed a total of 37 medals, consisting of:
- 4 Gold medals
- 16 Silver medals
- 17 Bronze medals