NEW DELHI, Nov. 5 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday interacted with the Indian contingent that participated in the Asian Para Games 2026 at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi, congratulating the athletes on their performance and urging them to set their sights on the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.

Addressing the contingent, Modi highlighted India's progress in para-sports, noting that the country's medal tally had risen from 14 at the 2010 edition to 114 at the 2026 Games. The contingent secured 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze medals, besides setting five world records and nine Asian records.

He said 34 of the 56 women athletes won medals, while Indian participants secured all three podium positions in four eve...