Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister congratulates Deepak Punia on winning Bronze in Men’s 97 kg Freestyle Wrestling at Asian Games
Posted On:
03 OCT 2026 7:31PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Deepak Punia on winning the Bronze medal in the Men’s 97 kg Freestyle Wrestling event at the Asian Games after a fiercely contested bout.
Shri Modi said that six decades later, India is back on the podium in the Men’s 97 kg Freestyle Wrestling event at the Asian Games.
Shri Modi said that Deepak Punia’s achievement adds a new chapter to India’s wrestling journey and wished him continued success in the times to come.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office said;
“Six decades later, India is back on the podium in the Men’s 97kg Freestyle Wrestling event at the Asian Games!
Deepak Punia has brought home the Bronze after a fiercely contested bout, adding a new chapter to India’s wrestling journey. Congrats to him. May he keep attaining more success in the times to come: PM @narendramodi”
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