India wins the men’s cricket gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games by defeating Pakistan in the final, and a widely shared moment follows during the medal ceremony. The Indian squad receives congratulations from ICC chairman Jay Shah, who interacts with players after the win.
Multiple outlets report that 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi makes a traditional gesture of respect by touching Shah’s feet while Shah congratulates the gold-medal-winning team. The gesture is described as quickly drawing attention online and becoming a notable part of the post-match celebrations.
Outlets largely align on the core events: the India-Pakistan final, Jay Shah’s presence at the ceremony, and Sooryavanshi’s gesture. The Free Press Journal provides additional detail on the match scoreline, saying India posts 211/6 and Pakistan replies with 192/6, with India winning by 19 runs. NDTV focuses more on Sooryavanshi’s age, the respect gesture, and the reaction from viewers online.
