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NEW DELHI [NCRBuzz Wire] — ### Interaction with Asian Games Contingent
**Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the Indian contingent** that participated in the 2026 Asian Games in New Delhi. The interaction focused on celebrating the athletes' achievements, with special mention of the hockey teams' historic performance, which ended a 44-year wait for success in specific categories.
### Strategic Ambition for 2036
**The Prime Minister reaffirmed India's ambition to bid for the 2036 Olympic Games**, framing it as a national goal. This objective is supported by a strategic push to modernize domestic sports facilities and enhance elite athlete development programs. The event also highlighted individual success stories, including young athletes whose achievements have contributed to India's top-five finish in the continental event.
India's recent performance in multi-sport continental events is a result of structural investments in elite athlete development programs. The ambition to host the 2036 Olympics is part of a broader national strategy to elevate India's global sporting profile and modernize domestic sports facilities in line with international standards.
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