Sports Minister Mandaviya felicitates Commonwealth weightlifting medallists, urges athletes to inspire youth

August 3, 2026 6:40 PM

Sports Minister Mandaviya felicitates Commonwealth weightlifting medallists, urges athletes to inspire youth

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday felicitated India's Commonwealth Games 2026 weightlifting medallists, presenting cash rewards and urging them to inspire the next generation by visiting schools and colleges to promote sports. Recognising the team's impressive performance at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, the Minister awarded ₹30 lakh to gold medallists, ₹20 lakh to silver medallists and ₹10 lakh to bronze medallists. Indian weightlifters returne...

CWG 2026: Parul, Sreeshankar headline India’s action on Day 7; six boxers in medal hunt

July 29, 2026 9:57 PM

CWG 2026: Parul, Sreeshankar headline India’s action on Day 7; six boxers in medal hunt

India's campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 gathers pace on Wednesday, with athletes Parul Chaudhary and Murali Sreeshankar leading the country's medal hopes, while six Indian boxers will look to secure podium finishes by advancing to the semi-finals. Asian Games medallist Parul Chaudhary will compete in the women's 3000m steeplechase final, aiming for her maiden Commonwealth Games medal. Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, who won silver at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, will be among...

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

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 ...

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

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...

PM Modi meets Olympic medallist Karnam Malleswari, lauds her role in mentoring young athletes

April 15, 2025 11:47 AM

PM Modi meets Olympic medallist Karnam Malleswari, lauds her role in mentoring young athletes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Olympic medallist and renowned weightlifter Karnam Malleswari on Monday during his visit to Yamunanagar. The Prime Minister praised Malleswari for her remarkable achievements in sports and her continued contribution to nurturing young talent. Sharing his thoughts on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi wrote: “Met Olympic medalist and noted athlete, Karnam Malleswari in Yamunanagar yesterday. India is proud of her success as a sportswoman. Equa...