Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, 27 September 2026 congratulated five Indian athletes — squash players Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh, sprinter Harita Bhadra, high jumper Sarvesh Kushare, and steeplechaser Parul Chaudhary — on their medal-winning performances at the Asian Games 2026. The PMO posted individual tributes on X for each athlete, underscoring India's strong showing across track and court disciplines.

Squash Silvers: Abhay and Anahat Make History

Abhay Singh won the silver medal in the men's singles squash final, going down to Malaysia's Ng Eain Yow in the title bout. Anahat Singh claimed the silver in women's singles squash, losing to defending champion Sivasangari Subramaniam. Notably, Anahat's runner-up finish is a landmark moment in Indian sport — she became India's first woman to reach the Asian Games squash singles final, a historic breakthrough for the country's women's squash programme.

The PMO, posting on X, hailed Abhay's 'skill and determination' and praised Anahat for showing 'tremendous skill, notably while competing against some of the finest players.'

Sarvesh Ends India's Five-Decade Wait in High Jump

High jumper Sarvesh Kushare clinched silver in the men's high jump, clearing 2.25 metres in the final. He finished behind Chinese Taipei's Chao Hsuan-Fu on countback. The PMO described the achievement as 'historic,' noting that Sarvesh had ended India's five-decade wait for a medal in this event at the Asian Games — a feat that places him among the country's most consequential track-and-field athletes of his generation.

Harita's Debut Podium in Women's 200m

Harita Bhadra claimed the bronze medal in the women's 200 metres, making the podium on her very first Asian Games appearance. She finished third in a closely contested final, adding a valuable athletics medal to India's overall tally at the Games. 'Making her Asian Games debut, she raced with confidence and determination,' the PMO noted in its congratulatory post.

Parul Clocks Personal Best to Seal Steeplechase Bronze

Distance runner Parul Chaudhary rounded off the five-athlete haul with a bronze medal in the women's 3000 metres steeplechase, clocking a personal best on her way to the podium. The performance was an improvement on her previous Asian Games medal, reinforcing her standing as one of India's premier middle-distance athletes. Prime Minister Modi noted that her 'dedication and perseverance have made India proud.'

India's Broader Asian Games Momentum

The quintet's medals reflect a broader pattern of India punching above its weight across non-traditional disciplines at continental competitions. Sarvesh's high jump silver and Anahat's historic squash final appearance, in particular, signal the depth of the country's emerging athletics and racquet-sports pipeline. With the Games still unfolding, India's medal count is expected to climb further in the coming days.