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PM Modi meets CWG 2026 medallists, says ‘jo khelega, wo khilega’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India's Commonwealth Games 2026 medallists in New Delhi on Sunday and congratulated them for their performances in Glasgow. A video from the meeting showed boxer Sakshi Chaudhary…
The Story in Brief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India's Commonwealth Games 2026 medallists in New Delhi on Sunday and congratulated them for their performances in Glasgow. A video from the meeting showed boxer Sakshi Chaudhary taking a selfie with the PM, who then said, "Jo khelega, wo khilega. Always cheer for Bharat." Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya was also present.
India finished fourth in the medals table with 39 medals, 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze. Though the tally was lower than 61 in 2022, sports.ndtv.com notes that 30 of those earlier medals came from events dropped from the Glasgow programme. India sent only 122 athletes compared to 210 in 2022 but maintained its standing. Boxers led with a record 10 medals, seven of them gold. The centenary edition of the Games is set for Ahmedabad in 2030.
The Indian Opinion
Indian athletes' medals are often celebrated but the support system between Games remains patchy. Boxer Sakshi's selfie moment with the PM warms hearts, yet the real test lies ahead: the government's promise to boost grassroots funding. The drop from 61 medals in 2022 to 39 in 2026, despite a better conversion rate, underscores the need to nurture a wider talent pool. Will Ahmedabad 2030 see a proportional rise in support, or just another ceremonial handshake?
Source: sports.ndtv.com
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