PM Modi and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
He said the government was placing particular emphasis on identifying and training young athletes between the ages of five and 15. Out of the 85 medals won by India, 38 medals were won by our women athletes, and 11 gold medals are included in them. They have won the hearts of the countrymen.
In sports, it is the start made at a young age that becomes an added advantage,” Modi said. This is a picture of a new India,” the Prime Minister said. At such a young age, these players have enhanced the pride of the country with their spectacular performances. This shows that for success, age is not a restriction. The Prime Minister went on to underline the importance of spotting and nurturing sporting talent early in life. “Friends, I would like to especially praise our daughters. These medals are not just a number.
Sooryavanshi was among the country’s Asian Games 2026 contingent honoured by PM Modi at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday. “This time in the Asian Games, there were many players on Team India whose age was only 15 to 17 years. The young cricketer was part of the Indian men’s cricket team that clinched gold at the Games in Tokyo.
