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PM Modi Praises Army Boxer for Kargil Tribute After CWG Silver
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 Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The story of a soldier-boxer dedicating his win to Kargil martyrs stirs pride, but some may see it as mixing sport with war. That would miss the point: Jadumani Singh is a serviceman first, and his gesture was a personal, not official, act. The real test is whether Indian sports bodies can consistently back athletes who serve the nation in uniform, not just when they win big. Will the Army’s boxing programme now get the same funding as civilian stars?
Sources (3): businesstoday.in, sports.ndtv.com, sports.ndtv.com (2)
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Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
