Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded India’s young athletes for their historic performance at the Asian Youth Games 2025, where the country achieved its best-ever medal haul.
India clinched a total of 48 medals – 13 gold, 18 silver, and 17 bronze – at the Games held in Manama, Bahrain, surpassing its previous tallies from 2009 and 2013.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister praised the contingent’s determination and hard work, saying,
“Our young athletes have scripted history at the Asian Youth Games 2025 with their best-ever performance, winning an impressive 48 medals. Congrats to the contingent. Their passion, determination and hardwork are clearly visible. My best wishes for their future endeavours.”