Archive · 27 Jul 2026
PM Modi, Tamil Nadu CM Congratulate CWG Silver Medallist Raja Muthupandi
Raja Muthupandi, a weightlifter from Tamil Nadu, won a silver medal in the men’s 65kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
He lifted a total of 286kg, which included 126kg in the snatch and 160kg in the clean and jerk.
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and other government officials congratulated him on social media.
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M.K. Vijay, announced a cash reward of ₹30 lakh for Raja's achievement.
This medal is a source of pride for India and inspiration for young athletes.
Raja Muthupandi won a silver medal in the men’s 65kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
He lifted a total of 286kg, comprising 126kg in the snatch and 160kg in the clean and jerk.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Raja Muthupandi on social media.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Vijay announced a ₹30 lakh cash reward for Raja's achievement.
Raja's success is seen as a source of pride and motivation for young athletes in Tamil Nadu and across India.
- Who
- Raja Muthupandi, an Indian weightlifter from Thoothukudi district in Tamil Nadu
- What
- Won a silver medal in the men’s 65kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland
- When
- July 27, 2026
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- To recognize his achievement and inspire young athletes in Tamil Nadu and across India
Government Support
Athlete's Performance
Government Recognition
Government Support
The Indian government, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, congratulated Raja Muthupandi for his silver medal at the Commonwealth Games.
Athlete's Performance
Raja Muthupandi's performance was praised for adding another medal to India's tally and making the nation proud.
State Incentives
Government Support
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Vijay announced a ₹30 lakh cash reward for Raja Muthupandi, recognizing his achievement and inspiring youth in the state.
Athlete's Performance
Raja's success is seen as a source of pride and motivation for young athletes in Tamil Nadu and across India.
- Athlete
- Raja Muthupandi
- Event
- Men’s 65kg Weightlifting, Commonwealth Games 2026
- Medal
- Silver
- Total Lift
- 286kg (126kg snatch + 160kg clean and jerk)
- Gold Medallist
- Aznil Bin Bidin Muhamed (Malaysia)
- Gold Medalist's Total Lift
- 299kg (Commonwealth Games record)
- Reward Announced
- ₹30 lakh by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Vijay
- Prime Minister's Congratulations
- Narendra Modi congratulated Raja Muthupandi on X
- Union Sports Minister's Congratulations
- Mansukh Mandviya congratulated Raja Muthupandi on X
- Lok Sabha Speaker's Congratulations
- Om Birla congratulated all Indian medallists during the Monsoon Session of Parliament
