Imphal, Oct. 13 -- Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh met India's Asian Games 2026 gold medal-winning hockey midfielder Nilakanta Sharma at his residence and congratulated him on his team's sensational triumph at Aichi-Nagoya.

Indian men's hockey team clinched the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games after defeating Malaysia 5-1 in the final, securing back-to-back gold medals at the continental event. This was India's 85th and final medal at the recently concluded Asian Games, including 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze medals. India also qualified for the LA Olympics 2028.

Posting on X, Biren wrote that Nilakanta's "dedication, discipline & quiet determination embody the sporting spirit of Manipur" and wished him more success.

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