Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian athletes Harshita Tomar and Shital Verma for winning the bronze medal in the Women's Skiff event at the Asian Games. In his statement, the Prime Minister noted that through determination and consistency, the athletes had taken India onto the podium and bettered the country's previous performance in this event. The congratulatory message was issued through the Prime Minister's Office on October 2, 2026, and was also shared on the official PMO India X (formerly Twitter) account. The Prime Minister extended his best wishes to both athletes for their future endeavors. This content may not be financially relevant.