Text of PM’s address during interaction with the participants of Asian Games 2026

The Prime Minister interacted with participants of the Asian Games 2026, celebrating India's performance, including medals won by men's and women's hockey teams, cricket teams, kabaddi teams, and historic wins in disciplines like mixed martial arts, soft tennis, and sailing. Highlighting that women athletes won 38 out of 85 total medals, the address emphasized government initiatives such as the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), the Khelo India scheme, and resource allocations over 36,000 crore rupees to build sports infrastructure, foster grass-root talent identification, and support athletes through allowances and foreign training. The Prime Minister also noted future milestones such as the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, India hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2030, and the ambition to host the Olympics in 2036.