'A momentous achievement': PM Modi leads celebrations as India touch historic 100-medal mark at Asian Games 2023

India officially reached the 100-medal mark at the Asain Games 2023 Saturday as the women’s kabaddi team clinched gold. The Indian women’s kabaddi team defeated Chinese Taipei 26-25 in the gold medal match.

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Earlier, Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Aditi Gopichand Swami won gold and bronze respectively in the women’s compound archery individual event while Ojas Pravin Deotale and Abhishek Verma clinched gold and silver respectively in the men’s event.

Meanwhile, India will face Afghanistan in the men’s cricket gold medal match on Saturday, and Indian men and the Islamic Republic of Iran will lock horns in the kabaddi final.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will face Korea’s Choi Sol Gyu and Kim Won Ho in the men’s doubles badminton final.

India currently are in fourth place in the medal tally with a total of 100 medals. This is the first time India have touched the three-figure mark at Asian Games with their previous best being 70 in 2018.

The 100 medals accomplishment was celebrated on social media with congratulatory messages pouring in for the athletes. PM Narendra Modi led the celebrations with his post on X (formerly Twitter).

Here are the best reactions:

A momentous achievement for India at the Asian Games!

The people of India are thrilled that we have reached a remarkable milestone of 100 medals.

I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our phenomenal athletes whose efforts have led to this historic milestone for India.… pic.twitter.com/CucQ41gYnA

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 7, 2023

‘ # 1⃣0⃣0⃣ #2022

Heartiest congratulations to the Women’s Kabaddi Team on winning the coveted GOLD medal at #AsianGames

With sheer… pic.twitter.com/NBnpCGhPnv

— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) October 7, 2023

AND THAT IS MEDAL #100 FOR !!!

HISTORY IS MADE AS INDIA GETS ITS 100 MEDAL AT THE ASIAN GAMES 2022!

This is a testament to the power of dreams, dedication, and teamwork of our athletes involved in the achievement of #TEAMINDIA!

Let this achievement inspire generations to… pic.twitter.com/EuBQpvvVQ3

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 7, 2023

History has been made as India Won 100 medals in #AsianGames !
Our dream of winning “100 Medals” is finally fulfilled. Hearty congratulations to all our outstanding athletes!#Chee4India #JeetegaBharat pic.twitter.com/K3MREfg9fN

— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) October 7, 2023

WINNING !

India’s glorious triumph rings with 100 Medals at the 19th #AsianGames !

Saluting the dedication and tireless pursuit of excellence by our Athletes pic.twitter.com/AjQBaRfF2I

— PIB India (@PIB_India) October 7, 2023

India in Asian Games 2023:

– Most Gold in their history.
– Most Silver in their history.
– Most Bronze in their history.

A world class performance & completing 100 medals for the first time ever pic.twitter.com/PXgKmVe4Rk

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 7, 2023

The moment Team India has completed 100 Medals in this Asian Games…!!!!

India women’s Kabaddi Team won Gold and 25th Gold for India – What a historic day, The History Moment.pic.twitter.com/DYwsbgylFy

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) October 7, 2023