Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Murmu Congratulates Indian Athletes on Commonwealth Games Medals
President Droupadi Murmu posted on social media to congratulate two Indian athletes.
Lovepreet Singh won a silver medal in the men's +110kg weightlifting event, lifting 388kg.
Seema Kaliramna earned a bronze medal in the women's discus throw with a best throw of 58.65 meters.
Both athletes came from humble backgrounds and faced challenges, like Seema overcoming arthritis.
The president praised their hard work and encouraged them to bring more glory to India.
President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Lovepreet Singh and Seema Kaliramna for winning silver and bronze at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026.
Singh lifted 388kg in the men's +110kg weightlifting event, finishing just 1kg behind New Zealand's David Liti who won gold.
Kaliramna threw 58.65m in the women's discus throw, earning bronze despite only two valid throws due to disc entanglement.
Both athletes were praised as inspirations, with the president urging them to bring more glory to India.
The athletes come from humble backgrounds: Singh from a tailor's family in Punjab, Kaliramna overcame post‑pregnancy arthritis.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu, Lovepreet Singh, Seema Kaliramna
- What
- Congratulated the athletes for winning medals at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026
- When
- July 31, 2026
- Where
- Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026
- Why
- To celebrate their achievements and inspire others
- President
- Droupadi Murmu
- Athlete 1
- Lovepreet Singh
- Event 1
- Men's +110kg weightlifting
- Medal 1
- Silver
- Athlete 2
- Seema Kaliramna
- Event 2
- Women's discus throw
- Medal 2
- Bronze
