Prime Minister congratulated Manush Shah and Diya Chitale on winning the bronze medal in the mixed doubles table tennis event at the Asian Games.

New Delhi – In the Asian Games table tennis tournament, the Indian mixed doubles pair Manush Shah and Diya Chitale won a bronze medal, bringing pride to the nation. Acknowledging this victory, the Prime Minister congratulated both players in a small ceremony and hailed them as “India’s pride.” The Prime Minister described the achievement as a significant milestone for table tennis and expressed pride in the players’ tireless effort and dedication.

Manush Shah and Diya Chitale defeated several strong opponents during the tournament to reach the final. In the final match, after a hard‑fought contest against the South Korean pair, they secured a 2‑1 victory. This is India’s first bronze medal in the mixed doubles category in table tennis at the Asian Games, reflecting the success of the country’s sports development programmes. Both players cited their coaches and the support of the national team as the main reasons for their success. This achievement has taken Indian table tennis to new heights on the international stage and has become a source of inspiration for young players.