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Nita Ambani Hails Team India's Historic 39-Medal Haul at CWG 2026

India delivered a memorable performance at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, finishing fourth with 39 medals, including 13 golds. Nita Ambani congratulated Team India, highlighting the record-breaking medal haul by boxers and the majority of golds won by women athletes. She also praised para-athletes for their finest-ever CWG performance and specifically lauded Reliance Foundation athletes Lovlina Borgohain, Murali Sreeshankar, and Tejaswin Shankar. Ambani expressed optimism for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games in Amdavad, saying these champions have ignited dreams for a new generation.

"Heartiest congratulations to Team India": Nita Ambani lauds 39-medal winners at CWG 2026

Mumbai, August 3

India delivered a memorable performance at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, finishing fourth on the medals table with an impressive haul of 39 medals, including 13 golds. The campaign marks a significant milestone for Indian sport.

Nita Ambani also congratulated Team India on its inspiring Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026 campaign and celebrated the contingent's historic achievements, according to a Reliance Foundation release.

Nita Ambani said, "Heartiest congratulations to Team India on an outstanding performance at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, bringing home an incredible 39 medals. Behind every medal is a story of extraordinary dedication, resilience, sacrifice and the indomitable spirit that defines our nation."

"Our boxers created history with a record-breaking medal haul, while our women athletes shone brilliantly, winning the majority of India's gold medals and proving once again that when given the opportunity, they can conquer the biggest stages in the world," she added.

"Our para-athletes delivered their finest-ever Commonwealth Games performance, inspiring every Indian with their courage, determination and unwavering belief that no dream is beyond reach," Nita Ambani said, as quoted by the release.

"I am especially delighted that our Reliance Foundation athletes -- Lovlina Borgohain, Murali Sreeshankar and Tejaswin Shankar -- made the nation proud with their remarkable performances. At Reliance Foundation, we believe in nurturing sporting talent from the grassroots to the global stage, empowering every athlete to realise their fullest potential," she said.

"As India looks ahead to hosting the historic Centenary Commonwealth Games in Amdavad in 2030, these champions have ignited the dreams of a new generation. Their achievements remind us that India's sporting journey is only just beginning, and our best is yet to come," Nita Ambani said.

"May their success inspire every young Indian to dream fearlessly, work tirelessly and wear the tricolour with pride," she concluded.

— ANI

Reader Comments

Rahul R

Great job Team India but we need more focus on athletics and swimming. CWG is one thing, Olympics is another level. Still, heartfelt congratulations to all medal winners. The future looks bright with the 2030 CWG in Amdavad coming up.

James A

Impressive performance from India! Finishing 4th with 39 medals shows real depth across multiple sports. The development programs are clearly working. Congratulations to all the athletes and support staff who made this possible.

Ananya R

The way our women boxers and athletes performed deserves all the applause. Nita Ambani's support through Reliance Foundation has been game-changing for grassroots sports. Can't wait to see what these champions achieve in 2030 on home soil! 🙌

Deepak U

Excellent news indeed! But let's not forget - private foundations doing good work is nice, but government needs to step up more for sports infra in smaller towns. The real talent is in villages and we need to catch them early. Congratulations nonetheless!

Michael C

India's sporting ascent is remarkable. 13 golds is no small feat, especially with the women leading the charge. The 2030 CWG in Ahmedabad will be a fantastic showcase for the country. Well done to everyone involved!

Suresh O

Watching our para-athletes perform can bring

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