President Murmu lauds Gulveer and Harjinder for 'splendid achievement' in CWG 2026
New Delhi, July 29
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday lauded long-distance runner Gulveer Singh and weightlifter Harjinder Kaur for their "splendid achievement" at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Gulveer came up with a fine performance, pulling off a brilliant 'kick' in the final lap and sprinting to the finish line in 27:49.78 to secure his maiden Commonwealth Games medal, becoming the first Indian to win a medal in CWG.
"Hearty congratulations to Gulveer Singh on your splendid achievement!
By winning the silver medal in the men's 10,000m race at Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, you have earned India its first-ever Commonwealth Games medal in the men's 10,000m event. The nation is proud of you. I wish you many more laurels in future," the President wrote on X.
Harjinder clinched the silver medal in the women's 69kg weightlifting competition. registered a combined lift of 227kg, opening with 101kg in the snatch before producing a best effort of 126kg in the clean and jerk. She stayed in medal contention throughout the competition and sealed second place with a successful 126kg lift in her final clean and jerk attempt, ensuring India another podium finish in Glasgow.
"Heartiest congratulations to Harjinder Kaur on clinching the silver medal in the Women's 69kg weightlifting event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. You have made India proud with your spirited performance. May you continue to scale new heights of success," she wrote in an X post.
Harjinder's silver was the seventh medal for India in weightlifting, with one gold, five silver and one bronze medal. Mirabai Chanu has won the gold medal for India in the women's 49 kg. Rishikanta Singh Chanambam, Raja Muthupandi, Valluri Ajaya Babu, Gyaneshwari Yadav and Harjinder Kaur bagged silver medals while Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam claimed the lone bronze so far.
— IANS
Reader Comments
The President's recognition is well-deserved. These athletes work hard without the limelight, and their success shows India's rising sports culture. Kudos to the entire team!
Great to see the President praising them. But we need more investment in grassroots sports—only then will such achievements become routine. Still, very happy for both! 🏃♂️🏋️♀️
Harjinder Kaur's silver is fantastic—she lifted 227kg with such composure! And Gulveer's last-lap kick was pure magic. The future of Indian sports looks bright. 🌟
Impressive performances! Gulveer's historic medal and Harjinder's consistent lifts show India's growing strength in athletics and weightlifting. Well done! 👏
Both Gulveer and Harjinder deserve all the applause. However, I hope our bureaucracy doesn't let these wins be forgotten—timely support and recognition are key for sustained success.
Amazing to see India's depth in sports. Gulveer's 10,000m silver is a milestone, and Harjinder's technique in clean and jerk was perfect. What a day for India! 🎉
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