Rijiju hails Narender's bronze in Men's +90kg boxing at Asian Games 2026
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A bronze medal for Indian fists — Narender stepped off the mat with a podium finish in the Men's +90kg boxing event at the Asian Games 2026, and Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju was among the first to mark the moment on Tuesday, September 29.
Rijiju took to X to congratulate the boxer, writing: 'Congratulations to Narender on securing the Bronze Medal in the Men's +90kg Boxing event at the #AsianGames2026. A proud podium finish for Indian boxing! #Cheer4Bharat'
Aichi-Nagoya stages India's latest boxing chapter
The 2026 Asian Games are being hosted by Aichi-Nagoya, Japan — the quadrennial continental showpiece that draws athletes from across Asia. For Indian boxing, the super-heavyweight category has historically been a testing ground for raw power and technical grit, and Narender's bronze adds another entry to the country's growing record in the discipline.
Ministers, medals, and the visibility push for Indian sport
Senior ministers routinely use their social platforms to amplify podium moments, and Rijiju — who has long been associated with India's sports ecosystem from his earlier stint as Sports Minister — brings particular weight to such acknowledgements. The public recognition is part of a broader effort to keep athlete achievements in national conversation and sustain momentum around boxing investment.
With India's full medal tally still unfolding across sports at Aichi-Nagoya, Narender's bronze is one more piece of a picture that the country will be watching closely through the remainder of the Games.