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PM Modi to meet India’s record-breaking Asian Para games contingent on Thursday

New Delhi, Nov 4 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with members of the Indian contingent that delivered the country’s best-ever performance at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Japan, at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi on Thursday.
The interaction, scheduled for around 4.30 pm, will be followed by an address by the Prime Minister, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on Wednesday.
India scripted a remarkable chapter in its para-sports history at the continental sporting event held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with its 97-member contingent winning an unprecedented 114 medals, including 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze.
The record medal haul marked a significant achievement for Indian para-sports, reflecting the growing capabilities of the country’s athletes across various disciplines and their ability to compete successfully against some of Asia’s strongest sporting nations.
During the interaction, Modi is expected to congratulate the athletes on their outstanding performances and recognise the contribution of coaches, support staff and sports administrators who played a crucial role in preparing the contingent for the competition. The programme is also expected to highlight the importance of strengthening para-sports infrastructure, improving training facilities and creating greater opportunities for athletes with disabilities to excel at the highest levels.
The event will be attended by participating and medal-winning athletes, their coaches, representatives of the Paralympic Committee of India and the Indian Olympic Association, officials of various National Sports Federations and representatives of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
India’s growing success at successive editions of the Asian Para Games has underlined the increasing competitiveness of its para-athletes on the international stage. The latest performance further strengthens the country’s efforts to expand its para-sports ecosystem, identify and nurture sporting talent and encourage greater participation of persons with disabilities in competitive sports.
The interaction is expected to provide an occasion to celebrate the athletes’ achievements and acknowledge their determination, perseverance and contribution to enhancing India’s standing in international para-sports.
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