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PM Modi meets CWG 2026 medallists, tells them ‘Jo Khelega Wo Khilega’
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Headlines about the PM's slogan risk burying the real story: India finished fourth with only 122 athletes, down from 210, yet improved its medal conversion rate. The boxing and judo breakthroughs deserve more attention than the photo op. The real test will come when India hosts the 2030 Games in Ahmedabad with a full squad. Can the depth shown in Glasgow turn into a consistent pipeline?
Sources (2): sports.ndtv.com, indiatoday.in
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
