New Delhi, 02 August (H.S.): President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and several other leaders on Sunday congratulated Indian athletes for their outstanding performances and medal-winning achievements at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.

In a post on X, President Murmu congratulated Sachin Siwach on winning the gold medal in the men's 60kg boxing event.

She wrote, Heartiest congratulations to Sachin Siwach on winning the gold medal in the men's 60kg boxing event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. Your determined performance and composure in a fiercely contested final earned you the top spot on the podium. By raising the Tricolour high through your remarkable achievement, you have given the nation another proud moment. I wish you a bright future and continued success.

The President also congratulated Narendra Berwal for securing the silver medal in the men's +90kg boxing event.

She said, Congratulations to Narendra Berwal on winning the silver medal in the men's +90kg boxing event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. You represented India admirably in a challenging contest and delivered an impressive performance. May this achievement strengthen your resolve to accomplish even greater milestones in the future.

President Murmu further congratulated Gulveer Singh for winning the bronze medal in the men's 5,000 metres event.

She noted, Many congratulations to Gulveer Singh on winning the bronze medal in the men's 5,000 metres. This achievement marks India's first-ever Commonwealth Games medal in this event and adds another glorious chapter to your memorable journey after your earlier success in the men's 10,000 metres. Winning India's first Commonwealth Games medals in both these events is a remarkable accomplishment that will inspire countless young athletes to excel in long-distance running and bring greater glory to the nation.

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan said the achievements of India's medal winners reflected their dedication, perseverance, and sporting excellence. He wished them a bright future and many more successes while representing the country on the international stage.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Arundhati Choudhary for creating history by winning the gold medal in the women's 70kg boxing event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

He said, Arundhati Choudhary has scripted history by winning a magnificent gold medal in the women's 70kg boxing event. She displayed exceptional technical skill and unwavering confidence throughout the competition. Congratulations to her, and best wishes for many more achievements in the years ahead.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also congratulated all the medal winners, saying their outstanding performances at the Commonwealth Games would inspire countless young athletes to pursue excellence with dedication and determination. He wished them continued success and many more honours for the country in the future.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar