Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated wrestler Antim Panghal on winning the silver medal in the Women's 53 kg Freestyle Wrestling event at the Asian Games. In an official statement from the Prime Minister's Office posted on October 4, 2026, the Prime Minister described her performance as exemplary and stated that she delivered a wonderful performance. Shri Modi wished Antim Panghal continued success and expressed hope that she would bring more laurels to the country and serve as a motivation for other athletes. The congratulatory message was also shared on the PMO India official X (formerly Twitter) account.