# PM Modi meets CWG 2026 medallists, tells them ‘Jo Khelega Wo Khilega’ 2026-08-09T21:50:30+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India's Commonwealth Games 2026 medallists at his New Delhi residence on Sunday. He praised the athletes for their performances at the Glasgow Games, which saw India finish fourth in the medals table with 39 medals: 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze. Boxing was the standout sport, with a record 10 medals including seven gold. Judo also delivered its best-ever showing with two gold medals. During the meeting, boxer Sakshi Chaudhary said the athletes felt proud and happy meeting the PM. Modi responded with his slogan 'Jo Khelega, Wo Khilega' and urged the country to cheer for Bharat. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya was also present. The focus now shifts to the 2030 centenary Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya was also present. ## Coverage - sports.ndtv.com - indiatoday.in Tags: Ahmedabad 2030, Commonwealth Games 2026, Indian boxing, Narendra Modi, Sakshi Chaudhary, sports funding Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/pm-modi-meets-cwg-2026-medallists-says-jo-khelega-wo-khilega/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/pm-modi-meets-cwg-2026-medallists-says-jo-khelega-wo-khilega/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.