"Mujhe Narendra naam se nafrat ho gayi hai": CWG 2026 silver medallist Narender Berwal shares Pakistani opponent's remark with PM Modi
New Delhi, August 10
Indian boxer Narender Berwal, who won a silver medal in the men's 90+ kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026, shared an interesting story from his boxing career while interacting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in New Delhi on Sunday.
Berwal recalled an exchange with a Pakistani boxer after defeating him at the 2015 World Military Games.
Recalling the incident, Berwal told PM Modi that the opponent was surprised by the repeated use of the name Narendra in his life.
"Pakistani boxer said to me, 'Aapka naam Narender hai, aapke coach ka naam Narender hai, aapke Pradhan Mantri ka naam Narendra hai. Mujhe Narendra naam se nafrat ho gayi hai'..." Berwal said in a video shared on PM Modi's YouTube channel.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with India's athletes who secured medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026 and congratulated them for their dedication, hard work and contribution towards bringing glory to the country.
The 10-medal haul became India's best-ever boxing performance at the Commonwealth Games, surpassing the previous record of six gold medals jointly held by England (1934 and 2018) and Canada (1986).
India ended its Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow with 39 medals, including 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze, to finish fourth in the overall medal standings.
The Glasgow Games concluded after 11 days of competition, with Scotland formally handing over the Commonwealth Games flag and ceremonial baton to India, which will host the landmark centenary edition of the multi-sport event in Ahmedabad in 2030.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Haha, that Pakistani boxer must have been so frustrated! But jokes aside, Narender Berwal's journey is inspiring. From winning silver at CWG to interacting with PM Modi—what a moment for him. Our boxers are truly bringing glory to the nation. 💪
The comment about "Narendra se nafrat" is funny, but I wish our government focused more on grassroots sports development rather than just celebrating successes. We have talent, but we need better infrastructure in smaller towns. Just saying.
This is the kind of news that makes every Indian smile. The Pakistani boxer's remark shows how our PM's name has become synonymous with strength and determination. And 39 medals—our best CWG performance yet! Jai Hind! 🚀
Honestly, this story is so heartwarming. Narender Berwal is not just a great boxer but also a wonderful storyteller. And PM Modi taking time to interact with athletes shows his commitment to sports. Can't wait for the 2030 CWG in Ahmedabad! 🥊
Nice to see our athletes getting recognition, but I hope this isn't just political optics. We need systematic support—training facilities, nutrition, and mental health support—for our boxers and all athletes. Celebrating is good, but sustaining their careers is better.
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