Congratulations to Neeraj Chopra
India’s star athlete Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal in the men’s javelin throw with a season-best throw of 85.83 meters. Congratulating Neeraj Chopra, Prime Minister Modi wrote, “Many congratulations to Neeraj Chopra on winning a brilliant silver medal in the men’s javelin throw. He has once again demonstrated his outstanding performance, composure, and spirit. His achievements make every Indian proud. I wish him all the best in his upcoming competitions.”
An outstanding Silver for Neeraj Chopra in the Men’s Javelin event at Glasgow!
He has once again demonstrated remarkable consistency, composure, and spirit. His successes make every Indian proud. My best wishes to him for the endeavors ahead. #CWG2026@Neeraj_chopra1 pic.twitter.com/5sJjjCQg4W
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 1, 2026
Yashveer Singh also praised
The young athlete won the bronze medal with a throw of 85.41 meters. The gold medal in this event went to Rumesh Taranga Pathirage of Sri Lanka with a throw of 89.75 meters. Praising Yashveer Singh, the Prime Minister said, “Congratulations to Yashveer Singh on winning the bronze medal in the men’s javelin throw. His performance was excellent, reflecting his dedication and hard work. His success will inspire young athletes in the country.”
Congratulations to Yash Vir Singh for winning the Bronze in the Men’s Javelin event! He produced an impressive throw, reflecting his zeal and dedication. His achievement will inspire many young athletes. All the best to him for the endeavors ahead. #CWG2026 pic.twitter.com/nMq59WERgs
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 1, 2026
Yamini Maurya also congratulated
Prime Minister Modi also congratulated Yamini Maurya, who won the silver medal in the 57 kg category in Judo. He wrote, “Yamini Maurya displayed excellent performance and won the silver medal in Judo. Her performance reflects her passion for the sport. Her achievement will attract many young people to Judo in the future.”
PM Narendra Modi also congratulated star Judo player Asmita Dey on winning a historic gold medal at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. He praised Asmita’s remarkable and inspiring victory on social media.
A golden performance indeed! Proud of Asmita Dey for winning a Gold in the Judo Women’s 48KG Final! This performance will always be remembered and will contribute towards Judo becoming even more popular. Best wishes for her endeavors ahead. #CWG2026 pic.twitter.com/7quBu2GXcD
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 31, 2026
Tejaswin Shankar also encouraged
The Prime Minister also praised Tejaswin Shankar, who won a historic bronze medal in the men’s decathlon. He said, “Indian athletes are constantly making history and bringing glory to the country. Tejaswin Shankar won the bronze medal in the men’s decathlon with a brilliant all-round performance. Many congratulations to him.” My best wishes are that they continue to bring glory to the country.
Indian athletes continue to create history and make our nation proud!
Tejaswin Shankar wins a Bronze in the Men’s Decathlon event at the Glasgow CWG. He delivered an exceptional all-round performance across 10 events. Congrats to him. May he continue to shine. My best wishes.… pic.twitter.com/nUnRVxQbAy
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 1, 2026
Indian athletes continue to perform strongly
Indian athletes have performed brilliantly at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, winning a total of 23 medals so far. These include 5 gold, 12 silver, and 6 bronze medals, placing India 10th in the medal rankings.
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India’s biggest success came in judo, where Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh secured two gold medals for the country for the first time in history. It’s a welcome relief that 10 Indian boxers have already won their matches and reached the finals, ensuring India’s medal count will increase rapidly in the coming days.