Watch: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s adorable reaction after PM Modi hails his Asian Games 2026 performance

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had an adorable reaction when Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised young athletes for winning medals for India at major sporting events like the Asian Games. The 15-year-old cricketer smiled as PM Modi highlighted how young players are making the country proud on the international stage.

Sooryavanshi was among the Indian athletes honoured by PM Modi at the Ashoka Hotel in Delhi on Thursday. The ceremony was held to recognise India's athletes following their campaign at the 2026 Asian Games in Tokyo. Sooryavanshi was part of the Indian men's cricket team that won the gold medal at the tournament.

During his speech, PM Modi praised the young athletes and highlighted the achievement of 15-year-olds winning medals for India. His words appeared to bring a big smile to Sooryavanshi's face. The young cricketer's reaction caught attention and became a memorable moment from the ceremony.

Watch Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's adorable reaction here:

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s adorable reaction after PM Modi praises his Asian Games 2026 show

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was among the Indian athletes felicitated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Thursday after India’s campaign at the 2026 Asian Games. The 15-year-old cricketer was part of the Indian men’s cricket team that won the gold medal at the Games in Tokyo.

During his address to the athletes, PM Modi praised India’s young talent and highlighted how teenagers as young as 15 are winning medals for the country at major international events. He also spoke about the achievements of athletes aged 15 and 17, who made India proud with their performances.

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Although PM Modi did not mention Sooryavanshi by name, the camera focused on the young cricketer as the Prime Minister spoke about teenage medal winners. Sooryavanshi responded with an adorable smile, and his reaction quickly caught attention.

What PM Modi said about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s Asian Games 2026 performance

While addressing the medal winners, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised India’s young athletes for their outstanding performances at the Asian Games. He highlighted how teenagers are representing the country and winning medals at such a young age.

PM Modi said, “Is baar Asian Games mein Team India ke kai khiladi aise bhi the jinki umar 15-17 saal hi hai. Itni kam umar mein in khiladiyon ne apne shandar pradarshan se desh ka gaurav badhaya hai, deshwasiyon ka dil jeeta hai. Yeh dikhata hai ki safalta ke liye umar koi rukawat nahi hoti.” 

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He said that these young athletes had made the country proud and shown that age is no barrier to success.

Although PM Modi did not mention any athlete by name, the cameras quickly focused on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi when he spoke about 15-year-old medal winners. The remark brought a smile to the young cricketer’s face. His teammates and fellow athletes sitting nearby also smiled and playfully teased him, making the moment even more memorable.