Archive · 10 Aug 2026
PM Modi Hails CWG 2026 Medallists: 'You Prepared a Generation'
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, met the sport stars who won medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
A Commonwealth Games is a big sports event where countries from around the world compete against each other.
India's athletes won 39 medals—13 gold, 17 silver, and 9 bronze.
That made India the fourth-best country at the Games.
They did this even though some sports they are usually great at, like wrestling, hockey, and badminton, were not played this time.
The boxers did especially well, winning seven gold medals, the best ever by Indian women boxers.
Two judo players, Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh, made history by winning India's first-ever judo gold medals at the Games.
The Prime Minister told the athletes that their medals inspire children more than any school speech could.
Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu became emotional talking about her struggles, and he said each of her tears was like a gold medal falling.
He said their wins have prepared an entire new generation of sports lovers and champions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted India's Commonwealth Games 2026 medallists at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg and said they had 'prepared an entire generation.'
India finished fourth on the Glasgow medal table with 39 medals—13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze—despite a greatly reduced programme.
India's boxers won seven gold and three silver medals, the best performance ever by Indian women boxers at the Commonwealth Games.
India achieved its best-ever Commonwealth Games judo haul of four medals, with Khelo India athletes Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh winning historic first golds.
Gulveer Singh became the first Indian track and field athlete to win two individual medals at a single Commonwealth Games, taking silver in the 10,000m and bronze in the 5,000m.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India's Commonwealth Games 2026 medallists, including para-athletes.
- What
- Modi hailed and interacted with the medallists, saying their success has 'prepared an entire generation' and will inspire young athletes across India.
- When
- Sunday, following India's performance at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
- Where
- 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi; the Games were held in Glasgow.
- Why
- To honour the athletes' achievements—a fourth-place finish with 39 medals despite a reduced programme—and their role in building India's sporting culture.
- Event
- Commonwealth Games 2026, Glasgow
- India's finish
- 4th in the medal table
- Total medals
- 39 (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze)
- Boxing medals
- 7 gold, 3 silver
- Judo medals
- 4 (2 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze)
- Athletics medals
- 10 (5 silver, 5 bronze)
- Sports omitted from programme
- Wrestling, badminton, table tennis, hockey, shooting
- Venue of interaction
- 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi
Sources
'You Have Prepared An Entire Generation': PM Modi Hails India’s Commonwealth Games 2026 Heroes, Says Their Medals Will Inspire Millions | Video
PM Modi hails CWG champions, says their medals inspire a new generation
