New Delhi, July 29 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Indian athletes Gulveer and Harjinder Kaur for winning silver medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, praising their outstanding performances and dedication.
Congratulating Gulveer on securing the silver medal in the men’s 10,000 metres event, the Prime Minister described his performance as exceptional and lauded his determination and commitment.
Congratulations to Harjinder Kaur for winning a Silver in the Women's 69 kg event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Also noteworthy is the fact that her performance yesterday was a personal best. It is gladdening to see our weightlifters perform so well in the Games. My best… pic.twitter.com/uK7igceWWv
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 29, 2026
In a post on X, Modi said, “Congratulations to Gulveer on winning the silver medal in the men’s 10,000 metres event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. His determination and dedication are truly commendable. Best wishes for his future endeavours.”
The Prime Minister also congratulated Harjinder Kaur for winning the silver medal in the women’s 69 kg weightlifting event.
Modi noted that Harjinder’s medal-winning lift was her personal best, adding that India’s weightlifters continue to deliver remarkable performances at the Commonwealth Games.
Congratulations to Harjinder Kaur on winning the silver medal in the women’s 69 kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. It is heartening to note that this was her personal best performance. It is encouraging to see Indian weightlifters performing so well at the Games. My best wishes to Harjinder for her future endeavours,” the Prime Minister said in another post on X.
India has continued its impressive campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026, with athletes across disciplines contributing to the country’s medal tally through strong performances on the international stage.
