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Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth felicitates Army athletes for 20-medal haul at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya in Japan. Photo credit: Indian Army Image Source: IANS

COAS Dhiraj Seth Felicitates Army Athletes For 20-medal Haul At Asian Games

By IANS News October 12, 2026 • 20:50 PM View: 14

Naib Subedar Neeru Dhanda: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth on Monday felicitated Indian Army athletes for their impressive 20-medal haul in the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, praising their dedication and resolve while urging them to aim higher with the Los Angeles Olympics 2028 in focus.

The Army contingent secured six gold, eight silver and six bronze medals at the continental showpiece, contributing nearly 24 per cent of India's overall tally of 85 medals. The six gold medals also marked a 100 per cent increase over the Army's gold-medal tally at the previous edition of the Games.

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