# Rajnath Singh meets defence force medallists, hails women athletes 2026-08-14T12:34:31+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Defence Force medallists from the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 and congratulated them on their achievements. Business Today reports that Singh particularly praised the strong participation of women athletes, especially in boxing, calling their success a powerful example of 'Nari Shakti'. He said the performances show women can excel in every field and are a proud moment for the armed forces and the nation. The interaction celebrated the dedication, discipline and sporting excellence of India's Defence Force athletes on the international stage. ## Coverage - businesstoday.in Tags: Commonwealth Games, Indian armed forces, Nari Shakti, Rajnath Singh Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/rajnath-singh-meets-defence-force-medallists-hails-women-athletes/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/rajnath-singh-meets-defence-force-medallists-hails-women-athletes/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.