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Modi hails Indian athletes as Asian Games open
He praises athletes’ dedication and determination as Aichi-Nagoya Games begin
Daily Sun Report, Dhaka
Published: 20 Sep 2026, 02:23 AM
Photo: Collected
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to the country’s athletes competing at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
“As the Asian Games commence in Aichi-Nagoya, my best wishes to the Indian contingent,” Modi said in a Facebook post on Saturday (19 September).
He praised the athletes for their hard work, dedication and determination, saying India was proud of them.
“May they give their best, play well and shine!” he added.
The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games began on Saturday, with athletes from across Asia competing in multiple sporting disciplines.