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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Viral Reaction to PM Modi's Praise at Asiad Event
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News18•15-10-2026, 22:48
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Viral Reaction to PM Modi's Praise at Asiad Event
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised young Indian athletes aged 15 to 17 who excelled at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan during an event in New Delhi.
- •Fifteen-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the youngest Indian to win a gold medal at the Games, reacted with a big smile as Arshdeep Singh and teammates teased him.
- •A video capturing the lighthearted moment quickly went viral across social media platforms.
- •India concluded the Asian Games with a remarkable 85 medals, featuring 21 gold medals and significant contributions from debutant athletes.
Key Questions Answered
At 15 years, 6 months, and 7 days old, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest Indian in history to win a gold medal at the Asian Games after the men's cricket team defeated Pakistan in the final.
India finished the 2026 Asian Games with a total of 85 medals, which included 21 gold medals.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the women's hockey team's gold medal victory, which successfully ended a 44-year wait for the title.
