Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated several Indian athletes after another successful day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Taking to X, the Prime Minister shared separate messages for Neeraj Chopra, Yash Vir Singh, Yamini Maurya and Tejaswin Shankar, applauding their medal-winning performances and encouraging them for the future.

India continued to strengthen its campaign in Glasgow with medals across athletics and judo, taking the country’s overall tally to 23 medals, including five gold, 12 silver and six bronze. India currently occupies the 10th spot in the medal standings.

Neeraj Chopra earns silver, Yash Vir Singh takes bronze

One of the most anticipated events for Indian fans was the men’s javelin throw final, where Neeraj Chopra, Yash Vir Singh and Rohit Yadav represented the country. Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage claimed the gold medal with a best throw of 89.75m. Neeraj finished second with an effort of 85.83m, while Yash Vir secured bronze after recording 85.41m.

The silver medal marked Neeraj’s second Commonwealth Games medal after his historic gold at the 2018 Gold Coast Games. It also came after a period in which the Olympic champion had dealt with injury concerns, making his return to the podium a significant milestone.

Congratulating Neeraj, Prime Minister Modi wrote: “An outstanding Silver for Neeraj Chopra in the Men’s Javelin event at Glasgow! He has once again demonstrated remarkable consistency, composure and spirit. His successes make every Indian proud. My best wishes to him for the endeavours ahead.”

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The Prime Minister also acknowledged Yash Vir Singh’s achievement, saying: “Congratulations to Yash Vir Singh for winning the Bronze in the Men’s Javelin event! He produced an impressive throw, reflecting his zeal and dedication. His achievement will inspire many young athletes. All the best to him for the endeavours ahead.”

Yamini Maurya receives praise after judo silver

India also celebrated success in judo, with Yamini Maurya winning the silver medal in the women’s 57kg category.

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Recognising her performance, PM Modi shared another congratulatory message on X. “Congratulations to Yamini Maurya on winning a Silver in the Judo 57 kg category! She played very well, and her passion for Judo was clearly reflected in her performance. Her feat will draw many youngsters towards Judo in the coming times. Wishing her the very best for the endeavours ahead,” the Prime Minister tweeted.

Tejaswin Shankar applauded for decathlon bronze

Tejaswin Shankar also received appreciation from the Prime Minister after winning bronze in the men’s decathlon. The medal came after Shankar was forced to withdraw from the high jump competition because of a knee injury, making his comeback in the decathlon one of India’s standout performances at the Games.

PM Modi wrote, “Indian athletes continue to create history and make our nation proud! Tejaswin Shankar wins a Bronze in the Men’s Decathlon event at the Glasgow CWG. He delivered an exceptional all-round performance across 10 events. Congrats to him. May he continue to shine. My best wishes.”

With multiple podium finishes across disciplines, India continued to build momentum at the Commonwealth Games, while messages from the Prime Minister highlighted the achievements of athletes who contributed to the country’s growing medal tally in Glasgow.

FAQs

Which Commonwealth Games 2026 medal winners did PM Modi congratulate?

PM Modi congratulated Neeraj Chopra, Yash Vir Singh, Yamini Maurya and Tejaswin Shankar for their medal-winning performances in Glasgow.

How many medals has India won at the Commonwealth Games 2026?

India has won 23 medals so far, including 5 gold, 12 silver and 6 bronze.