CWG 2026: Mandaviya hails Seema Kaliramna, Lovepreet Singh after medal-winning performances
Glasgow, July 31
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya hailed Indian athletes Seema Kaliramna and Lovepreet Singh for their medal-winning performances at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
He lauded Seema for securing bronze in the women's discus throw and praised Lovepreet for clinching silver in the men's 110+ kg weightlifting event with a total lift of 388kg.
"Congratulations to NCOE Patiala athlete Seema on winning the Bronze Medal in the Women's Discus Throw event at the Commonwealth Games," Mandaviya wrote in an X post.
Kaliramna 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.
"Congratulations to Lovepreet Singh on clinching the Silver Medal in the Men's 110+ kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games with a total lift of 388kg," he wrote in an X post.
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, 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.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Seema Kaliramna's bronze is fantastic! Women's discus throw in India has come a long way. 58.65m against strong competition from Jamaica and Canada is commendable. These athletes train without the facilities of developed nations - truly inspiring. 👏
Good to see Indian sports getting recognition at the highest level. Lovepreet's silver is an upgrade from his bronze in Birmingham 2022 - that's the kind of consistency we need. The government should now focus on increasing grassroots sports infrastructure so we produce more champions like them. Ab bas medals pe tweets nahi, action bhi chahiye! 💪
These athletes deserve all the praise. Lovepreet's 388kg total is a Commonwealth Games record - just shows how much effort goes into these performances. The way Liti snatched gold with that 223kg lift was incredible sportsmanship on both sides. India's future in weightlifting looks bright! 🏋️
Seema from NCOE Patiala - the National Centre of Excellence is really producing results now! But we need many more such centres across India, not just in a few cities. The gap between our athletes and the best in the world is closing, but state-level support still needs massive improvement. Loved the grit shown by both Seema and Lovepreet! 🥉🥈
Great to see Indian athletes competing at this level. Lovepreet's silver is particularly impressive given the talent in the 110+ kg category
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