Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed India’s Commonwealth Games 2026 medallists at his residence in New Delhi, listening to their stories from Glasgow…
1/10PM Modi meets CWG 2026 medallists: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the medallists from India’s Commonwealth Games 2026, gaining insight into their experiences from Glasgow. He praised their contributions to India’s impressive medal tally. (Image: PTI)
2/10Mirabai Chanu recounts emotional victory: Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu shared with PM Modi that she was overwhelmed with emotion after winning gold in the women’s 48kg category at Glasgow. She noted the struggles faced over the years, including injuries and near-misses for medals in previous competitions. Winning had her filled with pride seeing the Indian flag raised and the national anthem playing. This gold marks her third Commonwealth Games title, following her successes in 2018 and 2022. (Image: PTI)
3/10Lovlina addresses Glasgow incident: Boxer Lovlina Borgohain recounted to PM Modi her objection to a map of India that was inaccurately displayed at a Glasgow restaurant. She mentioned how she promptly raised the issue with staff, who resolved it. Modi acknowledged her astuteness despite the celebratory context. (Image: PTI)
4/10India’s boxers achieve record at CWG: Indian boxers showcased their best-ever performance at the Commonwealth Games, securing 10 medals, consisting of seven gold and three silver. Lovlina Borgohain, who earned a silver in the 75kg category, credited the Khelo India initiative for nurturing future athletes, according to ANI. (Image: PTI)
5/10Jadumani reflects on Kargil Vijay Diwas match: Boxer Jadumani Singh reminisced about his 5-0 victory against Pakistan’s Sumama Rehman at the Commonwealth Games, which coincidentally took place on July 26, Kargil Vijay Diwas, dedicating his win to the armed forces, as per ANI. (Image: PTI)
6/10Narender Berwal’s amusing anecdote: Boxer Narender Berwal, silver medalist in the men’s 90+kg category, shared a humorous tale with Modi regarding a Pakistani boxer who joked about constantly hearing the name ‘Narender.’ (Image: PTI)
7/10Sakshi Chaudhary’s proud moment: CWG gold medallist boxer Sakshi Chaudhary expressed her happiness meeting Prime Minister Modi, conveying the pride of Indian athletes. Modi congratulated the medallists and encouraged ongoing support for the country’s sportspeople, according to ANI. (Image: PTI)
8/10Modi’s interaction with Sharmila and Seema: PM Modi reminisced about Sharmila Dhankar, the women’s shot put F57 gold medallist, and her aspirations for her daughters to follow in her athletic footsteps. He also shared a light-hearted exchange with discus throw bronze medallist Seema Kaliramna, who expressed her nerves about meeting him. (Image: PTI)
9/10Modi emphasizes athletes’ impact: In their discussion, the PM highlighted that the accomplishments of athletes can motivate the youth to engage in sports more than mere words could. He underscored the necessity for a robust sports culture and infrastructure in India to ensure greater success in sports. (Image: PTI)
10/10India’s Commonwealth Games performance and future: At the Glasgow Games, India secured fourth place, achieving 39 medals in total— 13 gold, 17 silver, and 9 bronze. The Commonwealth Games flag was handed over to India in the closing ceremony, with Ahmedabad set to host the 2030 edition, marking the Games’ return to India after their previous staging in New Delhi in 2010. (Image: PTI)
