by Pankaj Yadav
NEW DELHI, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) — There had been celebrations in India on Saturday and huge appreciation for the nation’s athletes who took greater than 100 medals on the Hangzhou Asian Games, enhancing on the nation’s tally of 70 medals from the 2018 Asian Games.
India now sits fourth within the general medal tally after China, Japan and South Korea with 107 medals, comprising 28 gold, 38 silver and 41 bronze medals.
A lot of individuals gathered on the nation’s airports to greet the medal-winning athletes by garlanding them on their arrival from China. Later, followers moved in processions on roads of their honor as they approached their respective houses.
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in congratulating the athletes, saying he’ll converse with them on Tuesday after their return from China.
Modi wrote on X, previously often called Twitter, “A momentous achievement for India at the Asian Games! The people of India are thrilled that we have reached a remarkable milestone of 100 medals. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our phenomenal athletes whose efforts have led to this historic milestone for India. Every awe-inspiring performance has made history and filled our hearts with pride. I look forward to hosting our Asian Games contingent on the 10th and interacting with our athletes.”
The nation’s Sports Minister Anurag Thakur stated that the efforts made by Modi in offering higher sporting amenities for the nation’s promising athletes had resulted within the improved tally within the Asian Games.
“Facilities provided by Modi and the dedication of our players ensured that India achieves the tally of 100 medals in Asian Games. I salute all sportspersons for making history in these Asian Games,” the minister stated in an announcement.
Hailing the athletes’ feat in Hangzhou, well-liked singer Gurdas Maan reportedly stated, “They have made the country proud. They are stars of the world and our heroes.”
Indian National Congress (INC) lawmaker Rajeev Shukla stated he hoped such performances by Indian athletes would proceed on the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. “In the Asian Games, our performance is very good. More than 100 players have won medals. I believe that this good performance in the Asian Games will continue in the Olympics too. I congratulate all the players,” stated Shukla.