CWG 2026: PM Modi hails Seema, Lovepreet for medal winning heroics in Glasgow
New Delhi, July 31
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed athlete Seema Kaliramna and weightlifter Lovepreet Singh for their medal-winning performances at the ongoing 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.
PM Modi hailed Seema for her performance, saying that it has "made India proud and motivated the youth of our nation".
"Congratulations to Seema for securing a Bronze in the Women's Discus Throw event with a best throw of 58.65m. Her efforts have made India proud and motivated the youth of our nation. Wishing her the very best for the endeavours ahead," PM Modi said on X.
PM Modi also congratulated Lovepreet, saying that "his dedication and determination are truly admirable"
"Exceptional performance by Lovepreet Singh for winning a Silver in the Men's +110kg event. His outstanding effort in the snatch set a new Commonwealth Games record too. His dedication and determination are truly admirable. My best wishes to him for the endeavours ahead. #CWG2026," PM Modi said in a post on X.
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.
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.
Currently at the ongoing CWG 2026, India has secured 17 medals, including three gold, 10 silver and four bronze medals.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As an Indian living abroad, these achievements always bring a smile to my face. Seema's bronze and Lovepreet's silver show our athletes are competing with the best in the world. Great to see the PM highlighting their efforts!
Lovepreet's silver is gold-standard stuff! That lift of 212kg was pure power. David Liti's final attempt was incredible, but our boy gave it everything. Bhai ne dil jeet liya! These 17 medals so far bode well for the rest of the CWG. 🇮🇳
Seema's bronze and Lovepreet's silver show how far Indian athletics has come. I hope the government also focuses on grassroots infrastructure and sports science support, so we can produce even more champions in the future. Congratulations to both!!
The PM's messages truly motivate players. Lovepreet's silver, Seema's bronze—what a day for Indian sports! The 388kg total was phenomenal, and Liti's 223kg lift was just sheer drama. Honestly, this CWG has been exciting. Very proud of our contingent!
Seema and Lovepreet have done the nation proud. While the PM's praise is good, we should also remember the unsung coaches and support staff who work behind the scenes. A sports culture requires more than tweets—we need sustained investment in training and infrastructure across states.
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