Archive · 26 Jul 2026
PM Modi Wishes Success to India at Commonwealth Games 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the Indian team good luck at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
He encouraged them to do well and make India proud.
The team has over 120 athletes in different sports.
They have already won a bronze medal in para powerlifting and are doing well in boxing and lawn bowls.
PM Modi also talked about a special project in Kerala called 'Aksharakanduka', which teaches Sanskrit using football terms.
The games are happening from July 23 to August 2.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended best wishes to the Indian contingent at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
India has fielded over 120 athletes across eight able-bodied sports and five para sports.
Early successes include a bronze medal by para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar and advancements in boxing and lawn bowls.
PM Modi highlighted the 'Aksharakanduka' initiative in Kerala, promoting Sanskrit through football terms.
The Commonwealth Games 2026 is being held from July 23 to August 2 in Glasgow.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian contingent at the Commonwealth Games 2026
- What
- PM Modi extended best wishes and highlighted initiatives
- When
- During the 136th Mann Ki Baat and the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2026
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- To encourage the Indian athletes and promote cultural initiatives
Optimistic View
Realistic View
Performance Expectations
Optimistic View
The Indian contingent is expected to deliver outstanding performances and build on their legacy.
Realistic View
While there have been early successes, setbacks in swimming and wheelchair basketball highlight the challenges ahead.
- Event
- Commonwealth Games 2026
- Location
- Glasgow
- Dates
- July 23 to August 2
- Indian Contingent
- Over 120 athletes
- Sports
- Eight able-bodied sports and five para sports
- Notable Achievement
- Bronze medal by para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar
- Initiative Highlighted
- Aksharakanduka in Keralam