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PM Modi meets Commonwealth Games medallists, shares video
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 9, 2026, met India's Commonwealth Games medallists from the Glasgow Games at his residence in New Delhi. He congratulated the athletes on their performance, where India…
The Story in Brief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 9, 2026, met India's Commonwealth Games medallists from the Glasgow Games at his residence in New Delhi. He congratulated the athletes on their performance, where India finished fourth with 39 medals, including 13 gold. Boxer Sakshi Chaudhary, who won gold in the women's 51kg category, called the meeting a proud moment and praised the PM as humble.
Modi shared a video of the interaction on Instagram, X, and Facebook, with the message "Jo khelega, vo khilega" (one who plays will flourish). He encouraged athletes to continue representing the nation and called for stronger support for Indian sports. India's boxing contingent was a standout, winning a record 10 medals, seven of them gold.
The Indian Opinion
Some narratives paint this as a mere photo op or a political stunt. But the athletes themselves, like boxer Sakshi Chaudhary, described the meeting as a proud and humble experience. The focus should stay on the real achievement: India's fourth-place finish with 39 medals, including 13 gold, and seven boxers striking gold in Glasgow. Let the athletes' words, not the cynics' scripts, define this moment.
Sources (4): thehindu.com, hindustantimes.com, news.abplive.com, indiatvnews.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 4 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 4 sources.
