Manipur: Rishikanta, Bindyarani Receive Hero’s Welcome After CWG Medals
Modi said the athletes’ success inspired future generations, and he singled out Mirabai Chanu after her record 190 kg lift and emotional podium reaction.
- On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted India's Commonwealth Games 2026 medalists at Lok Kalyan Marg, congratulating the athletes on their stellar performances that brought pride to the nation.
- Modi emphasized that success at the Games represents the entire nation's achievement rather than individual accomplishments, noting these victories inspire the up-and-coming generation to pursue sports.
- Saikhom Mirabai Chanu won India's first gold medal at the Games, lifting a record-breaking 190 kg in the 48 kg category, later describing her emotional reaction as overwhelming.
- In a viral video, Modi praised Chanu, saying, "It felt as though a gold medal was dripping from every single drop," while commending her dedication during their meeting.
- Athletes such as Lovlina Borgohain are eyeing success at the Asian Games following their Commonwealth achievements; The Prime Minister consistently prioritizes meeting athletes, having hosted them for over 12 years.
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Manipur: Rishikanta, Bindyarani receive hero’s welcome after CWG medals
Imphal: 2026 Commonwealth Games silver medallist Chanambam Rishikanta Singh and bronze medallist Sorokhaibam Bindyarani Devi received a warm reception upon their arrival at Imphal Airport on Monday. Indian weightlifter Rishikanta Singh won the silver medal in the men’s 60 kg event, while Bindyarani, who competes in the newly transitioned women’s weightlifting 58 kg category, settled […] The post Manipur: Rishikanta, Bindyarani receive hero’s wel…
PM Modi interacts with CWG medallists, praises athletes for making India proud
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met members of India’s Commonwealth Games contingent on August 9 and congratulated the medallists for their performances in Glasgow. India finished the Games with 39 medals, including 13 gold. Modi praised the athletes for making the country proud, while India’s boxers returned with a record 10 medals.
PM Modi Meets Commonwealth Games Participants; Praises Mirabai Chanu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday interacted with India's medal winners from the 2026 Commonwealth Games and congratulated the athletes for their efforts at the prestigious event.During the interaction, PM Modi appreciated the athletes for bringing laurels to the country and said their performance would inspire the younger generation to take to sports and scale new heights.One of the high
'I faced a lot': Mirabai reveals why she cried in Glasgow
Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu shared her emotional journey with Prime Minister Narendra Modi after winning a Commonwealth Games gold medal. She revealed the struggles of the past four years, including injuries, family problems, and the heartbreak of narrowly missing a Paris Olympics medal, which led to her tears on the podium.
During his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg in Delhi, 2026 Commonwealth Games silver medallist heavyweight boxer Narinder Berwal narrated an interesting anecdote about his fight against a Pakistani boxer in the 2015 World Military Games and the conversation that took place after the victory.
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