Indian athletes made history at the Asian Games by securing a record-breaking 107 medals, including 28 gold. This remarkable achievement, an early Diwali gift to the nation, signalled India's growing progress in international sports and set the stage for an ambitious performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The impressive medal tally reflected the dedication and talent of Indian athletes. They excelled in a wide range of sports, including athletics, archery, wrestling, hockey, tennis, and chess.
Some of the notable performances by Indian athletes at the Asian Games include:
- Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in men's javelin throw with a throw of 89.50 meters, breaking his own national record.
- Hima Das won the gold medal in women's 400 meters with a time of 50.79 seconds, becoming the first Indian woman to win a gold medal in this event at the Asian Games.
- The Indian men's archery team won the gold medal in the recurve team event, defeating China in the final.
- The Indian men's wrestling team won the gold medal in the team event, defeating Japan in the final.
- The Indian men's hockey team won the gold medal, defeating Pakistan in the final.
- The Indian women's tennis team won the gold medal in the team event, defeating Japan in the final.
- Viswanathan Anand won the gold medal in the individual rapid chess event.
The Indian government and sports fraternity hailed the athletes' performance at the Asian Games. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the athletes for their outstanding achievement and said that they had made the country proud.
The Indian athletes' success at the Asian Games is a testament to their hard work and dedication. It is also a sign of India's growing prowess in international sports.
