New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with India’s Commonwealth Games champions and congratulated them for their outstanding performances, highlighting the transformation of Indian sports over the past decade. Modi said the athletes’ medals and achievements inspire schoolchildren more effectively than promotional campaigns. He praised their perseverance, dedication and patriotism, particularly recalling athletes who overcame Read More…
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PM Modi Hosts India’s Commonwealth Games 2026 Medal Winners
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hosted India’s outstanding medal winners from the Commonwealth Games 2026 at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg and interacted with the athletes about their experiences at the Games. The Prime Minister praised the athletes for their exceptional performances, saying their achievements are a matter of immense pride for the Read More…
Neeraj Chopra Bags CWG Silver, Yashvir Singh Claims Bronze with Personal Best
Glasgow: India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra secured the silver medal at the Commonwealth Games after recording a season-best throw of 85.83m under challenging weather conditions on Friday. The 28-year-old Tokyo Olympic champion achieved his best throw in his second attempt, improving slightly on his previous season-best of 85.69m, which he recorded at the Doha Read More…
PM Modi Congratulates Lovepreet Singh, Seema on Commonwealth Games Medals
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Indian athletes Lovepreet Singh and Seema for winning medals at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. Lovepreet Singh secured the silver medal in the Men’s +110 kg weightlifting event. He also created a new Commonwealth Games record in the snatch category with an outstanding lift. Congratulating the weightlifter, Read More…
PM Congratulates Dilip Mahadu Gavit on Commonwealth Games Gold
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Indian para-athlete Dilip Mahadu Gavit for winning the gold medal in the Men’s 100m T47 event at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Gavit delivered a sensational performance by clinching the title with a remarkable timing that not only earned him the gold medal but also set a Read More…
PM Modi Congratulates Gulveer and Harjinder Kaur on Commonwealth Games Silver Medals
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Indian athletes Gulveer and Harjinder Kaur for winning silver medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. Gulveer secured the silver medal in the men’s 10,000m event, earning praise from the Prime Minister for his outstanding performance. In a post on X, Modi described Gulveer’s commitment Read More…
PM Modi Congratulates Shilpa Shyla on Commonwealth Games Bronze
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Indian para-athlete Shilpa Kanchugarakoppalu Shyla for winning the bronze medal in the Women’s Shot Put F57 Final at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. Praising her outstanding performance, the Prime Minister noted that Shilpa achieved the feat with a personal best throw, making the accomplishment even more Read More…
PM Modi Congratulates Raja Muthupandi on Commonwealth Games Silver
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Indian weightlifter Raja Muthupandi on winning the silver medal in the men’s 65 kg event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. In a post on X, the Prime Minister hailed the achievement as another proud moment for Indian weightlifting and praised the athlete for bringing glory to Read More…
Neeraj Chopra in Peak Fitness Ahead of Commonwealth Games: Coach
India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is in “perfect physical shape” ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, according to chief athletics coach Radhakrishnan Nair. Expressing confidence in the team’s prospects, Radhakrishnan Nair said India is well placed to surpass its medal tally from the 2022 Games. Neeraj Chopra, who won gold at the 2018 Read More…
From Taunts to Triumph: Jhandu Kumar Wins India’s First Commonwealth Games Medal
Indian para-athlete Jhandu Kumar scripted an inspiring comeback by winning India’s first medal at the Commonwealth Games, claiming a bronze in Glasgow. Once ridiculed for his unusual name, Jhandu revealed it was given to him after his parents exhausted all their savings seeking treatment for his polio. Despite years of hardship and mockery, Kumar turned Read More…