Asian U20 Athletics Championships: PM Modi congratulates Indian contingent for rich medal haul

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India's Kajal Hirabhai Vaja wears the Indian tricolour arsenic she celebrates aft winning metallic medal successful the women's 4x100m relay contention astatine the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships, successful Hong Kong connected May 31, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi connected Monday (June 1, 2026) congratulated the Indian contingent for its stellar amusement astatine the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championship which precocious concluded successful Hong Kong.

India won 19 medals, including 10 gold. The astir notable show was from High Jumper Pooja Singh, who broke a two-decade aged nationalist record with an effort of 1.93 metres.

Congratulations to the Indian contingent astatine the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships for winning 19 medals, including 10 Golds. This outstanding show reflects the determination and excellence of India's young athletes. May these achievements animate galore much young…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 1, 2026

"Congratulations to the Indian contingent astatine the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships for winning 19 medals, including 10 Golds. This outstanding show reflects the determination and excellence of India’s young athletes. May these achievements animate galore much young Indians to prosecute sports successful the years to come," Prime Minister Modi wrote connected X.

Published - June 01, 2026 02:52 p.m. IST

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