Amit Shah praises Gulveer, Harjinder for silver medals at CWG 2026
New Delhi, July 29
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday congratulated Indian athletes Gulveer Singh and Harjinder Kaur on winning silver medals at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2026, praising their achievements and dedication.
Taking to X, Shah congratulated Gulveer for securing India's first-ever Commonwealth Games medal in the men's 10,000m event and said his historic achievement would inspire young athletes.
"Kudos to Gulveer Singh for setting the remarkable milestone of winning India's first-ever medal in the 10000M in Commonwealth Games with a Silver. Your feat will inspire budding players to win more honors for the nation. Best wishes for your future endeavors," Shah wrote.
The Home Minister also congratulated Harjinder Kaur for winning silver in the women's 69kg weightlifting event, highlighting her hard work and dedication.
"India continues medal haul in weightlifting. Way to go, Harjinder Kaur. Your well deserved victory with a Silver Medal in women's 69 Kg in #CWG2026 symbolises your hard work and dedication. Many more triumphs will shine in your path," he added.
India enjoyed another productive day at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on Tuesday, with Gulveer Singh creating history by winning the country's first-ever medal in the men's 10,000m and Harjinder Kaur clinching silver in weightlifting, while three Indian boxers stormed into the semifinals to assure the nation of at least three more medals.
Gulveer emerged as the star of the day, producing a remarkable performance to claim silver in the men's 10,000m. The Army athlete clocked 27:49.78, staying with the lead pack throughout before producing a blistering final-lap sprint to finish behind Australia's Ky Robinson. His silver ended India's long wait for a medal in the event, marking the country's first-ever podium finish in the men's 10,000m at the Commonwealth Games.
Harjinder Kaur opened India's account on Day 6 with a silver medal in the women's 69kg weightlifting event. The Punjab lifter finished with a career-best total of 227kg, including 101kg in the snatch and 126kg in the clean and jerk, to finish behind Canada's Charlotte Simoneau. Harjinder also enjoyed a memorable outing by rewriting the Commonwealth Games snatch record twice before eventually improving on the bronze medal she had won at the Birmingham 2022 Games.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great to see Amit Shah ji acknowledging these athletes personally. But I wish our government would spend more on grassroots sports infrastructure in villages instead of just posting congratulations on social media. Gulveer from a humble background in Haryana and Harjinder from Punjab - imagine what talent we're missing due to lack of facilities. Still, very happy for both athletes! 🏃♂️🏋️♀️
History maker Gulveer Singh! Army mein training ka level hi alag hai. And Harjinder Kaur's consistency is amazing - bronze in Birmingham, silver now. Next stop gold in 2030. India's medal tally looking good at CWG 2026. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
Seeing our athletes shine on international stage always gives me goosebumps. Gulveer's 27:49.78 timing is world-class. But let's be honest - while politicians are quick to claim credit, where was the support when these athletes were training at 5 AM in freezing conditions? Need systemic change, not just tweets. Anyway, congratulations to both champions! 👏
So inspiring! Gulveer Singh creating history in 10,000m and Harjinder Kaur bettering her own record - this is the spirit of Indian sports. And three boxers in semis too! CWG 2026 is turning out to be memorable. Keep shining, Team India! 🥈🥈🏅
Heartiest congratulations to
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