New Delhi | Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian contingent that won 19 medals, including 10 Golds, at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships and said the outstanding performance reflected the athletes' determination and excellence.

India accumulated 19 medals -- 10 gold, 5 silver and 4 bronze -- in the four-day meet held in Hong Kong to finish second behind China (14 gold, 9 silver, 2 bronze).

"Congratulations to the Indian contingent at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships for winning 19 medals, including 10 Golds. This outstanding performance reflects the determination and excellence of India's young athletes. May these achievements inspire many more young Indians to pursue sports in the years to come," Modi said in a post on X.

Japan ended at third with 18 medals (5 gold, 5 silver, 8 bronze).