# PM Modi Praises Army Boxer for Kargil Tribute After CWG Silver 2026-08-10T09:47:55+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised Indian Army boxer Jadumani Singh for dedicating his Commonwealth Games 2026 silver medal victory to the heroes of the Kargil War. Singh, who won silver in the men's 55kg category, defeated a Pakistani opponent 5-0 on Kargil Vijay Diwas. During an interaction with Modi, the serviceman recalled the emotional bout and said the win was for the nation. Modi responded that the tribute added glory to the victory. Singh’s gesture has drawn widespread appreciation, with the Prime Minister personally acknowledging the boxer’s sentiment. The Army has long produced top athletes, and Singh’s story highlights the dual role of soldiers in combat and competition. ## Coverage - businesstoday.in - sports.ndtv.com - sports.ndtv.com Tags: Commonwealth Games, Indian Army, Kargil War, PM Modi, shooting Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/pm-modi-praises-soldier-cwg-gold-winner-jadumani-singh/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/pm-modi-praises-soldier-cwg-gold-winner-jadumani-singh/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.