President Murmu lauds Indian contingent for Glasgow CWG performance, hails women athletes
New Delhi, Aug 3
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday congratulated the Indian contingent for their outstanding performance at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and reserved special praise for women athletes, noting that female athletes won eight of the total 13 gold medals.
India wrapped up their campaign at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games with a total of 39 medals, including 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze, and finished fourth in the medal standings.
"I am delighted that India's sportspersons have put up an excellent performance at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. I am especially happy to note that women have brought us 8 out of the 13 gold medals won by India," the President wrote.
President Murmu also extended her congratulations to all 39 medal winners as well as every member of the team who contributed to the country's success on the international stage.
"My hearty congratulations to all the 39 medal winners and every member of the contingent who contributed during the Games. I am sure that India's sportspersons will bring greater glory to the country in the future international events," she added.
The Commonwealth Games 2026 officially came to a close in Glasgow on Sunday as India took over as hosts of the centenary edition of the Games, set to be held in Ahmedabad in 2030.
The symbolic handover of the Commonwealth Games flag to Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi marked the beginning of India's journey towards hosting the landmark centenary edition of the Games in Ahmedabad in 2030.
The 2030 edition will hold historic significance as it marks the 100th anniversary of the Commonwealth Games, with India becoming only the second nation after Australia to host the event twice.
— IANS
Reader Comments
As a young woman from a small town, this gives me so much hope. Our girls are not just competing, they're dominating. 😊 The government should ensure equal funding and facilities for women's sports to sustain this momentum. We have so much untapped talent.
Great achievement overall, but let's not forget we slipped to 4th place this time. The 2030 Games in Ahmedabad need proper preparation. We need better infrastructure, coaching, and grassroots development. President Murmu's words are encouraging, but concrete action is needed.
Absolutely thrilled to see our women shine! From weightlifting to athletics, they've made every Indian proud. 🥇 The real credit goes to their families and coaches who supported them despite limited resources. Let's hope hosting 2030 changes the game for Indian sports.
While I appreciate the praise, we need to evaluate why our men's hockey and athletics underperformed. Hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad is a huge opportunity, but also a big responsibility. We need to learn from the experiences of other host nations to avoid cost overruns and logistical chaos.
This is such an inspiring moment for the next generation of Indian girls. When they see women like Mirabai Chanu and PV Sindhu winning medals, they start believing anything is possible. ✨ Also, kudos to President Murmu for acknowledging their contribution early in her tenure.
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