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July 30, 2026 5:17 PM

CWG 2026: Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh qualify for men’s javelin final

India's star javelin throwers Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh advanced to the men's javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after successfully negotiating a challenging qualification round held in windy conditions in Glasgow on Thursday. With difficult weather affecting performances, none of the athletes managed to breach the automatic qualifying mark of 84.00m. The finalists were instead determined based on the top 12 overall performances, with all three Indians making...

July 29, 2026 9:31 PM

CWG 2026: PM Modi congratulates Harjinder Kaur on silver medal, career-best lift in Women’s 69kg weightlifting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Indian weightlifter Harjinder Kaur after she clinched the silver medal in the women's 69kg event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Congratulations to Harjinder Kaur for winning a Silver in the Women's 69 kg event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Also noteworthy is the fact that her performance yesterday was a personal best. It is gladdening to see our weightlifters perform so well in ...

July 28, 2026 1:44 AM

CWG 2026: Bindyarani Devi wins Bronze in women’s 58kg weightlifting, India’s medal tally rises to six

Indian weightlifter Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam clinched the bronze medal in the women's 58kg event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on Monday, extending India's impressive run in weightlifting and taking the country's overall medal tally to six. The 27-year-old lifter from Manipur finished with a total lift of 199kg, comprising 87kg in the snatch and 112kg in the clean and jerk, to secure her second consecutive Commonwealth Games medal after winning silver in the 55kg category at the ...

July 27, 2026 10:28 PM

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya felicitates Commonwealth Games Bronze medallist Jhandu Kumar with Rs 10 lakh award

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday felicitated para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar, who won India's first medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, and presented him with a cash award of ₹10 lakh in recognition of his achievement. Jhandu secured the bronze medal in the men's heavyweight para powerlifting event with a best lift of 190kg, opening India's medal account at the Games. The felicitation ceremony was held at the Sports Minister's res...

July 27, 2026 9:27 PM

Gyaneshwari Yadav wins silver medal in weightlifting at Commonwealth Games 2026; PM Modi congratulates athlete

Indian weightlifter Gyaneshwari Yadav on Monday won silver medal in the women's 53kg event at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026. Making her Commonwealth Games debut, the 23-year-old weightlifter from Chhattisgarh delivered an impressive performance to secure the silver medal with a total lift of 199kg, comprising 88kg in the snatch and 111kg in the clean and jerk. The effort marked her personal best in both the total and clean and jerk categories. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated t...

July 27, 2026 9:50 PM

PM Modi hails Mirabai Chanu after historic Commonwealth Games Gold, calls her an inspiration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Indian weightlifting star Mirabai Chanu after she clinched her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal, describing her latest triumph as another glorious chapter in Indian weightlifting. Chanu delivered a dominant performance in the women's 48kg event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing India's first gold medal of the Games. Her victory came shortly after compatriot Rishikanta Singh Chanambam won silver in the men's 60...

July 27, 2026 9:50 PM

PM Modi congratulates Rishikanta Singh Chanambam on Commonwealth Games Silver, says his feat will inspire young athletes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Indian weightlifter Rishikanta Singh Chanambam for winning the silver medal in the men's 60kg event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, praising his determination and record-breaking performance. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Very proud of Indian lifter Rishikanta Singh Chanambam for winning a Silver Medal and also achieving his personal best. His determination and outstanding performance have brought immense joy to the nat...

July 25, 2026 2:06 PM

‘Jhandu Kumar has made the entire nation proud’: PM Modi congratulates para powerlifter on India’s first CWG 2026 medal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar after the Bihar-born athlete won India's first medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026, clinching bronze in the men's heavyweight para powerlifting event in Glasgow. In a post on X, the Prime Minister hailed Jhandu's remarkable achievement, describing it as a testament to his perseverance and determination. "A spectacular performance by Jhandu Kumar, who has opened India's medal tally at the CWG 2026 by winning a...

July 27, 2026 9:52 PM

‘Our athletes always inspire countless Indians’: PM Modi wishes Indian contingent for Commonwealth Games 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent competing at the Commonwealth Games 2026, expressing confidence that the country's athletes would compete with ‘passion, determination and a spirit of excellence’ as the multi-sport event got underway in Glasgow. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "As the Commonwealth Glasgow 2026 Games begin, my best wishes to the Indian contingent. I am confident that our athletes will participate in the Games with passio...