CWG 2026: Om Birla hails India's medal heroes after stellar weightlifting show
New Delhi, July 27
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday lauded Indian athletes for their remarkable achievements at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland, celebrating Mirabai Chanu's gold, Rishikanta Singh and Raja Muthupandi's silver medals, and Jhandu Kumar's bronze.
He praised their dedication and extended his congratulations to the athletes, their families, and coaches for bringing pride to the nation.
"I am delighted to inform the House that Indian athletes have delivered outstanding performances at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Scotland. Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has won the gold medal in the women's 48kg category, while Rishikanta Singh and Raja Muthupandi have secured silver medals. Para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar has also brought glory to the nation by winning a bronze medal," Birla said during the ongoing Monsoon Session.
"On behalf of the House, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the athletes, their families, and their coaches for their remarkable achievements," he added.
Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu led India's charge on Day 4 of the Commonwealth Games 2026, clinching a historic third successive Commonwealth Games gold medal as the country's weightlifters produced a memorable outing with three medals to lift India further up the standings.
Weightlifting continued to be India's biggest source of success as Chanambam Rishikanta Singh claimed silver in the men's 60kg category before Raja Muthupandi added another silver in the men's 65kg event. The trio ensured India finished the day with three medals, all coming from weightlifting.
While, Jhandu Kumar secured bronze in the men's heavyweight para powerlifting event at the SEC Armadillo in Glasgow. The 28-year-old, competing in Group B, recorded his best lift of 190 kg on his second attempt, earning 130.9 points.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's heartening to see our athletes shine on the world stage. Weightlifting has always been India's strength in CWG. But I hope the government focuses more on grassroots development, especially in rural areas where talent often goes unnoticed. Kudos to the athletes and coaches for their hard work! 🎉
Impressive performance by India! Mirabai Chanu is truly world-class. The depth in weightlifting is encouraging—silver medals in men's categories show we're not just relying on one star. Hope this momentum continues in other sports too.
Great to see Om Birla acknowledging our athletes in Parliament. But let's not just limit praise to speeches—need better infrastructure and financial support for weightlifting and other sports. Jhandu Kumar's bronze in para powerlifting is especially inspiring. Shows our para athletes are also making us proud! 💪
Congratulations to all the medalists! 🇮🇳 The dedication and discipline of these athletes is remarkable. I especially admire Mirabai Chanu's consistency—she's a role model for young girls across India. Let's hope this inspires more investment in sports at the school level.
This is wonderful! But I wish the media and politicians would give equal attention to other sports too. Our weightlifters have been carrying the CWG torch for years, yet we still struggle with funding and training facilities. The talent is there—we just need to nurture it properly. Still, very proud moment! 🙏
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