CWG 2026: President Murmu congratulates Neeraj Chopra, Yash Vir Singh on securing Javelin double podium
New Delhi, August 1
President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Indian athletes Neeraj Chopra and Yash Vir Singh for securing a silver and bronze medal, respectively, in the men's javelin throw at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, praising their "splendid performances" that have brought pride and joy to the nation.
In a post shared by Rashtrapati Bhavan on X, the President said, "Heartiest congratulations to Neeraj Chopra on winning a Silver Medal and Yash Vir Singh on securing a Bronze Medal in the Men's Javelin Throw at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. Your splendid performances have brought immense pride and joy to the nation. This memorable double podium finish reflects your unwavering dedication and exceptional sporting excellence. May your pursuit of excellence continue to inspire generations and earn greater accolades for the country."
President Murmu also congratulated Tejaswin Shankar for winning the bronze medal in the decathlon, describing his achievement as "another historic first for Indian athletics".
"Heartiest congratulations to Tejaswin Shankar on winning the Bronze Medal in the Decathlon at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. With this outstanding performance, you have become the first Indian to win a medal in the decathlon at the Commonwealth Games. The nation is immensely proud of this exceptional achievement. May you continue to scale new heights of success and bring greater glory to the country," the post said.
The President also lauded India's performance in judo and congratulated Yamini Maurya for winning the silver medal in the women's 57 kg event.
"India's remarkable run in judo continues! Warmest congratulations to Yamini Maurya for clinching the Silver Medal in Women's 57 kg Judo event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. Your podium finish has earned India its third judo medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, reflecting the country's growing excellence in the sport. Your resilience, determination, and fighting spirit have made the nation proud. May your inspiring journey encourage many more young judokas to pursue excellence," she said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Double podium in javelin is no small feat! Neeraj's consistency is remarkable, and Yash Vir is clearly the next big thing. Also, Tejaswin Shankar making history in decathlon and Yamini's judo silver - this CWG has been a golden chapter for Indian sports. 🇮🇳
Phenomenal achievement! But let's also remember the tremendous effort behind the scenes - the coaches, the support staff, and the families. Neeraj's journey from a small village to this level is an inspiration for millions. Yash Vir and Tejaswin are proof that our athletics ecosystem is finally maturing.
So proud of our athletes! 🎉 The double podium in javelin, historic decathlon medal, and growing judo success - Indian sports is genuinely evolving. Yamini's silver is particularly special for women's judo. These young athletes are setting standards for the next generation.
Great to see India's athletics program producing consistent results across multiple events. Neeraj remains the benchmark, but the emergence of Yash Vir and Tejaswin shows depth beyond just one star. Congrats to all the medalists!
The President's words are well-deserved. But I hope the government also focuses on grassroots development and infrastructure. We have the talent, but we need better facilities and training programs in smaller towns. That's how we'll produce more Neerajs and Yash Virs consistently.
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