President Murmu wishes Lovepreet and Seema to bring more laurels after CWG success
New Delhi, July 31
President Droupadi Murmu has heaped praise on Indian weightlifter Lovpreet Singh and discus thrower Seema Kaliramna on bagging silver and bronze in their respective events at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and wished both athletes more glory for the nation in the years to come.
Lovepreet produced a valiant performance but fell agonisingly short of the gold medal, claiming silver in the men's +110kg weightlifting event on Thursday. He finished with a combined lift of 388kg, just 1kg behind New Zealand's David Liti, who won gold with 389kg.
"Warm congratulations to Lovepreet Singh on clinching the silver medal in the men's 110+ kg weightlifting event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. Your remarkable performance reflects your steadfast determination, remarkable strength and relentless pursuit of excellence. Your achievement has brought immense pride and joy to every Indian. I wish you many more laurels in the years to come," the President wrote on X.
Seema bagged a bronze medal in the women's discus throw with a best effort of 58.65m.
Seema had only two valid throws in six rounds as she repeatedly had the disc entangled in the side netting on the wild night. After starting with a foul, Seema reached 57.32 m and then threw to 58.65 m before ending her campaign with three foul throws. But the 58.65m was enough to earn her a bronze medal.
She had only two valid throws in six rounds as she repeatedly had the disc entangled in the side netting on the wild night. After starting with a foul, Seema reached 57.32 m and then threw to 58.65 m before ending her campaign with three foul throws. But the 58.65m was enough to earn her a bronze medal.
"Heartiest congratulations to Seema Kaliramna on winning the bronze medal in the Women's Discus Throw event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. Your achievement is a testament to your perseverance, dedication and hard work. Your success will inspire young women to strive for excellence in sports. May you continue to bring glory to the nation," President Murmu said in another post.
— IANS
Reader Comments
So happy for both athletes! Seema's performance was remarkable considering she only had two valid throws - that pressure must have been immense. Lovreepet's 388kg is no small feat. The government should ensure they get proper facilities and training support for the upcoming Asian Games and Olympics. 🙌
Great job by both weightlifters and throwers. But honestly, 1kg difference in weightlifting is heartbreaking. Hope the federation looks into improving our athletes' preparation and recovery strategies. We have so much talent but need better coaching and international exposure. Nevertheless, congratulations to both! 🏆
Seema's story is inspirational! Three foul throws in six attempts would demoralize anyone, but she still managed a bronze. President Murmu's encouragement is well-deserved. These athletes need more recognition in mainstream media - we barely see any coverage of Commonwealth Games athletes compared to cricket stars. 🥉
Well done to both! The President's message shows that the highest office recognized their efforts. However, I wish our state governments would also step up - grassroots sports development is still very weak in India. We celebrate the medals but forget about the years of struggle behind them. Hope the Sports Ministry takes note. 💪
So proud of our athletes! Lovpreet's effort was incredible - just 1kg short of gold but he didn't lose his composure. And Seema showing resilience despite the wind conditions speaks volumes about her mental strength. The President's words will definitely boost their confidence for future competitions. Wishing them all the best! 🌟