Indian PM Narendra Modi, HM Amit Shah Release Statement On India's Win vs Pakistan

PM Narendra Modi, HM Amit Shah on India's win [Source: AFP]Team India struck gold at the Asian Games 2026 Men's Cricket event beating Pakistan in final in Japan. More importantly, the Indian cricket team did so by overcoming arch-rivals Pakistan in a tense final at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin.The outcome sparked a wave of celebrations from Indian cricket fans all over the country. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah also released official statements congratulating the Indian team on its memorable triumph.What did Narendra Modi and Amit Shah say about India’s Gold Medal win?Shortly after Team India clinched the gold medal at the Men’s T20 Asian Games 2026 event, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to his official social media account to congratulate Shreyas Iyer’s troops. Also Read- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Becomes Youngest Indian Athlete To Win Gold In Asian Games HistoryThe Prime Minister wrote “The Gold comes to India yet again! Congratulations to our Men’s Cricket Team on retaining their title at the Asian Games. This is indeed a joyous occasion for the nation. My best wishes to the team members for their future endeavours.”PMO India @PMOIndia The Gold comes to India yet again! Congratulations to our Men’s Cricket Team on retaining their title at the Asian Games. This is indeed a joyous occasion for the nation. My best wishes to the team members for their future endeavours: PM @narendramodi Narendra Modi’s close associate and Indian Home Minister Amit Shah also took this opportunity to extend his admirations for the Indian cricket team after they pipped arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-scoring Asian Games 2026 final.The veteran politician wrote “Smashing Victory for India! Hats off to our Men’s Cricket Team for the exhilarating win in today’s match, clinching the Gold Medal at the Asian Games 2026. The typhoon of performance you unleashed on the ground, with your mighty scores, tearing bowling and robust fielding, ensured that the rival team stood no chance and India went on a celebration spree. We are all proud of you. May victory always be yours.”Amit Shah @AmitShah Smashing Victory for India! Hats off to our Men’s Cricket Team for the exhilarating win in today’s match, clinching the Gold Medal🥇 at the #AsianGames2026. The typhoon of performance you unleashed on the ground, with your mighty scores, tearing bowling and robust fielding, Oct 3, 2026, 2:29 PM Notably, the Indian players received their respective gold medals from none other than BCCI veteran and active ICC Chairman, Jay Shah. The seasoned cricket administrator also happens to be the son of Amit Shah, India’s Home Minister since 2019. Why is Asian Games gold medal double significant for Indian cricket?Mere weeks after India Women defeated Sri Lanka to clinch the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games, the Indian men’s cricket team repeated the feat by overcoming their Pakistan counterparts in a high-scoring men’s final. Coupled with India’s success in other disciplines such as archery and shooting, the back-to-back cricket gold medals have further added to the country’s impressive medal haul at the Asian Games 2026.It is worth noting that the Indian men and women teams also won the gold medal in the previous Asian Games in China back in 2023.Also Read- How Many Times Has Rohit Sharma Got Out In Nervous 90s In ODIs?