Prime Minister highlights India’s remarkable rise from 14 to 114 medals at Asian Para Games

1️⃣4️⃣ to 1️⃣1️⃣4️⃣ On one hand this is a number…a statistic of India’s rise in the Asian Para Games. But, importantly, this meteoric rise suggests something else…the immense potential and talent of our athletes. This year we had: 30 Gold Medals + 5 World Records + 9 Asian Records + 4 events where Indians swept the entire podium! Two of my favourite data points: Of the 61 athletes making their Asian Para Games debut, 36 came back home with medals. There are 34 medal winners among 56 women athletes! Our athletes have shown that no dream is too big and no challenge too great when there is determination. Those days are long over when society frowned upon youngsters who wanted to pursue sports. Now, if you have the talent, India will support you and cheer for you. Come, play and shine!