Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated weightlifter Lovepreet Singh and discus thrower Seema Kaliramna on their medal-winning performances at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, praising their achievements and wishing them success in the future.
Congratulating Seema on winning the bronze medal in the women’s discus throw, the Prime Minister said her performance had made the country proud and inspired young Indians.
“Congratulations to Seema for securing a Bronze in the Women’s Discus Throw event with a best throw of 58.65m. Her efforts have made India proud and motivated the youth of our nation. Wishing her the very best for the endeavours ahead,” PM Modi said in a post on X.
The Prime Minister also lauded Lovepreet Singh, who won silver in the men’s +110kg weightlifting event after lifting a total of 388kg. Lovepreet had earlier set a new Commonwealth Games record in the snatch with a lift of 176kg before narrowly missing out on the gold medal by one kilogram.
“Exceptional performance by Lovepreet Singh for winning a Silver in the Men’s +110kg event. His outstanding effort in the snatch set a new Commonwealth Games record too. His dedication and determination are truly admirable. My best wishes to him for the endeavours ahead,” PM Modi said.
Lovepreet’s silver took India’s weightlifting tally at the Glasgow Games to eight medals, while Seema’s bronze added to India’s overall medal haul at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
