India, Nov. 6 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met India's medal winners at the recently concluded Asian Para Games in Japan and said their struggles as well as their achievements are an inspiration for the entire country.

India registered its best-ever performance at the Games held in Aichi-Nagoya last month. A total of 97 Indian para-athletes won 114 medals, including 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze medals to finish fourth in the overall tally.

Thursday's event was also attended by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse. Double gold-medallists like armless archer Sheetal Devi and visually impaired sprinter Simran were in attendance and they were seen giving presents to the PM, who ...