CWG 2026: Amit Shah congratulates Seema, Lovepreet for medal-winning performances
New Delhi, July 31
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has congratulated athlete Seema Kaliramna and weightlifter Lovepreet Singh for their medal-winning performances at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
Seema added to India's medal tally with a bronze in the women's discus throw, and Lovepreet clinched silver in the men's 110+ kg weightlifting event with a total lift of 388kg.
In a post on X, Amit Shah lauded Seema's performance and said her dedication to the sport and tireless efforts have led to a podium finish.
"Well done, Seema. Your dedication to the sport and tireless efforts have placed you on the podium with the Bronze Medal in Women's Discus Throw at the Commonwealth Games 2026. May more success meet your tireless efforts," he said.
In another post on X, Shah said Lovepreet's performance has enhanced India's pride.
"Congratulations Lovepreet Singh for winning the Silver Medal in Men's 110 KG in Commonwealth Games 2026. Your victory with a powerful show of your prowess has further lifted India's pride to a new height. More power to you," he said.
Seema delivered a memorable performance in the women's discus throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026, securing the bronze medal.
Jamaica's Samantha Hall won gold with a best throw of 61.66m, while Canada's Julia Tunks claimed silver with 60.67m, and Seema finished third with a best throw of 58.65m.
Lovepreet tightened his hold on the gold medal after successfully lifting 212kg in his second clean and jerk attempt, taking his overall total to a Commonwealth Games record 388kg.
However, New Zealand's David Liti produced a stunning finish to steal the spotlight. Having cleared 207kg in his opening clean and jerk attempt, the New Zealander took a bold gamble by raising the bar by 16kg to 223kg. He executed the lift with composure, pushing his total to 389kg and edging past Lovepreet by a solitary kilogram to claim gold in a dramatic finale.The silver medal marks an improvement on the bronze he won at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
India has so far secured 17 medals in CWG 2026 - three gold, 10 silver and four bronze medals.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great to see the Home Minister personally congratulating athletes from smaller towns. Seema from Haryana and Lovepreet from Punjab — these are the real role models for our youth. Their hard work in modest facilities, with limited resources, and still making the nation proud on the world stage. This is what true dedication looks like. 👏
Lovepreet's story is inspiring — improved from bronze in 2022 to silver now. That 388kg total was a CWG record until Liti's heroic last lift. Such a nail-biting finish! Respect to both athletes, they gave their everything. Hopefully the government will invest more in grassroots sports so we can convert these silvers and bronzes into golds in future Games.
Nice to see recognition for non-cricket sports. But let's also remember the role of coaches, support staff, and families behind these athletes. A medal at CWG doesn't happen in isolation. Good job Seema and Lovepreet, but we need to develop a proper sports ecosystem rather than just congratulating after the result.
17 medals already! Women's discus, men's weightlifting... Indian sports is definitely on the upswing. Seema's bronze is particularly sweet — to be among the top 3 in the Commonwealth in a technical event like discus is commendable. Lovepreet vs Liti was one of the best finals of the Games. Made my day! 🎉
Happy for the medals, but let's also honestly look at the numbers. Seema's bronze-winning
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