Nita Ambani Celebrates Indian Athletes' Success at 2026 Asian Games
Nita Ambani's Congratulations
Nita Ambani, who leads the Reliance Foundation, expressed her heartfelt congratulations to the Indian team after the conclusion of the 2026 Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya. She commended the athletes for creating numerous moments of 'joy and pride' and emphasized the vital role of female athletes in India's medal achievements. 'A big congratulations to our Indian contingent at the Asian Games 2026 for bringing us so many joyful moments. It has been particularly inspiring to see our women athletes spearheading India’s success, motivating young girls, and bringing honor to our nation,' she remarked.
Pride in Reliance Foundation Athletes
'I take immense pride in our Reliance Foundation athletes, whose accomplishments reinforce our faith in young talent and enhance our commitment to nurturing the future of Indian sports. To every athlete who donned the Indian colors with pride – thank you and congratulations,' she added.
India's Medal Achievements
India secured an impressive fourth place in the overall medal tally at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, amassing a total of 85 medals: 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze. The event showcased several remarkable performances, including gold medal victories in cricket, kabaddi, and hockey. Additionally, Indian athletes earned spots for the LA 2028 Olympics and achieved numerous record-breaking feats.
Highlighting Women's Contributions
The contributions of female athletes were particularly noteworthy, with standout performances from Lovlina Borgohain, Kumkum Mohod, Neeru Dhanda, Pranavi Urs, and members of the women's hockey, cricket, kabaddi, and athletics teams.
Reliance Foundation's Role
The Reliance Foundation played a significant role in India's success, contributing to 29 of the country's medals. A total of 48 athletes backed by the Foundation represented India at the Asian Games, and the Foundation proudly sponsored Team India.
Asian Games 2026 Medal Overview
India's 85 medals marked its second-best performance at the Asian Games, following the record of 106 medals achieved in Hangzhou in 2023, where the country won 28 gold medals. China led the medal standings in Aichi-Nagoya with 341 medals, including 169 gold, while Japan, the host nation, secured 269 medals, with 83 gold. South Korea finished third with a total of 150 medals, including 39 gold.