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26 September 2026
· Event date: 25 September 2026
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Prime Minister congratulates Manpreet Kaur on winning Bronze medal in shot put at Asian Games
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated Manpreet Kaur for winning a Bronze medal in the shot put event at the Asian Games. He praised her impressive throw and wished her continued success in her future endeavors.
Why It Matters
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In Simple Words
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated athlete Manpreet Kaur for winning the Bronze medal in the shot put event at the Asian Games.
He praised her impressive performance and throw, offering his best wishes for her future success in sports.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated Manpreet Kaur.
- Manpreet Kaur won a Bronze medal in shot put.
- The medal was won at the Asian Games.
- The PM praised her impressive throw and wished her continued success.
- The announcement was made via a post on X by the Prime Minister's Office on September 25, 2026.
Exam Angle
Medalist
Manpreet Kaur
Medal
Bronze
Event
Asian Games
Sport
Shot put
𝕏 Official Update
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Source: Press Information Bureau
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