Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Modi Congratulates Indian Athletes After Commonwealth Games Success
In 2026, Indian athletes Lovepreet Singh and Seema Kaliramna did very well at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Lovepreet lifted a lot of weight and almost won gold, but he got silver.
Seema threw a discus and earned bronze.
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, congratulated them and said they were very brave and determined.
The medals made India proud and helped the country win many medals at the Games.
Lovepreet Singh won silver in men’s +110kg weightlifting, missing gold by 1 kg.
Singh set a Commonwealth Games snatch record of 176 kg.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Singh and discus thrower Seema Kaliramna for their determination.
Seema Kaliramna earned bronze in women’s discus throw with a best of 58.65 m.
India’s medal tally after these wins was 17 (3 gold, 10 silver, 4 bronze).
- Who
- Indian weightlifter Lovepreet Singh, discus thrower Seema Kaliramna, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- They won silver and bronze medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026
- When
- 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- Their performances showcased India's sporting talent and were celebrated by the government
- Medal
- Silver (Lovepreet Singh), Bronze (Seema Kaliramna)
- Event
- Commonwealth Games 2026
- Total Lift
- 388 kg
- Snatch Record
- 176 kg
- Clean & Jerk
- 212 kg
- Gold Medalist
- David Liti (New Zealand)
