Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed happiness at India securing its highest-ever medal tally in the Asian Games history on Wednesday, saying that every medal highlights a journey of hard work and passion. India's previous best medal tally at a singles Asian Games competition was back in the 2018 event in Jakarta, with 16 gold, 23 silver and 31 bronze medals. But now India has gone past that tally. "India shines brighter than ever before at the Asian Games! With 71 medals, we are celebrating our best-ever medal tally, a testament to the unparalleled dedication, grit and sporting spirit of our athletes. Every medal highlights a life journey of hard work and passion. A proud moment for the entire nation. Congrats to our athletes," tweeted PM Modi.