The Prime Minister highlighted the remarkable achievement of India's medal tally at the Asian Para Games rising from 14 to 114.

The Prime Minister commended the Indian team’s unprecedented performance at the recently concluded Asian Para Games, highlighting the rapid growth in the country’s medal tally. He noted that winning 114 medals this time is a historic and remarkable step, especially considering India’s achievement of 14 medals at the previous Games. This precise figure not only reflects the skill and discipline of Indian athletes in the sporting world but also demonstrates the new standard the country has established in the field of para athletics.

In his remarks, the Prime Minister specifically acknowledged the tireless hard work, sacrifice, and dedication to the nation of the Indian para athletes behind these 114 medals. He stated that these players have instilled a sense of pride in the entire nation through this achievement, which is entering modern history. This performance has not only injected new energy at the domestic level but has also strengthened India’s name on the global stage. The government has announced several initiatives to honor these players, aiming to encourage future generations to take an interest in para sports and hone their talents.

According to experts and sports analysts, the leap from 14 to 114 medals is not merely a numerical change but the result of institutional and social transformation. Improvements in national sports policies, the construction of better training facilities, and specific structural support for para athletes are considered to have made a significant contribution. The Prime Minister also emphasized that this achievement lays a better foundation for the next IPC (International Paralympic Committee) Games, where India will have the opportunity to demonstrate its dominance with even more medals.

Following this historic victory, players are being welcomed across the country. The scope of para sports is rapidly expanding among the youth, as these sports are now viewed not just as an option but as a respectable and dignified career. The Prime Minister’s initiative has made it clear that India is emerging as a major power not only in mainstream sports but also in the field of para sports. Credit for this remarkable progress goes to all those who have played a vital role in the development of this sector over the past few years, making the achievement of 114 medals possible.