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PM Modi meets CWG medallists, says Jo khelega woh khilega
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India's Commonwealth Games 2026 medal winners at his residence in New Delhi on Sunday. He congratulated boxer Sakshi Chaudhary, who won gold in women's 51kg, and other…
The Story in Brief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India's Commonwealth Games 2026 medal winners at his residence in New Delhi on Sunday. He congratulated boxer Sakshi Chaudhary, who won gold in women's 51kg, and other athletes. Modi told them, 'Jo khelega, woh khilega' and led chants of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'.
India finished fourth in Glasgow with 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze) despite sending only 122 athletes compared to 210 in Birmingham. The boxing team achieved a record 10 medals, including seven gold. The Games also marked the ceremonial handover of the flag to India, which will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.
The Indian Opinion
PM Modi's meeting with CWG medallists is welcome recognition, but the poll asking if the government does enough for athletes is simplistic. The real test is sustained funding for coaching, facilities, and grassroots programmes, especially with India hosting the 2030 Games. Watch the upcoming Union budget for sports allocation: will it match the rhetoric?
Sources (3): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, deccanherald.com, newindianexpress.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above.
