Vice President CP Radhakrishnan congratulates Narender Berwal, Gulveer Singh on CWG 2026 medals
New Delhi, August 2
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday congratulated Indian boxer Narender Berwal and athlete Gulveer Singh for their medal-winning performances at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
In a post on X, the Vice President congratulated Narender for winning the silver medal in the men's +90kg boxing event and Gulveer for securing the bronze medal in the men's 5,000m event.
"Heartiest congratulations to Narender Berwal on winning the Silver Medal in the Men's +90kg Boxing event and to Gulveer Singh on securing the Bronze Medal in the Men's 5,000m event at the Commonwealth Games 2026," the Vice President said in a post on X.
The Vice President also highlighted Gulveer's historic feat of becoming the first Indian athlete to win medals in both the men's 5,000m and 10,000m events at a single edition of the Commonwealth Games.
The Vice President said the achievements of the two athletes were a testament to their "dedication, perseverance and sporting excellence" and wished them continued success and many more laurels for the nation.
"Gulveer Singh's historic feat of becoming the first Indian athlete to win medals in both the men's 5,000m and 10,000m events at a single Commonwealth Games edition makes this achievement even more special. These outstanding achievements are a testament to their dedication, perseverance and sporting excellence. Wishing them both continued success and many more laurels for the nation," the post added.
India will enter the final day of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 with an impressive haul of 39 medals, comprising 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze, despite the reduced sports programme.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Congratulations to both Narender and Gulveer! The VP's words are well deserved. But honestly, 39 medals with only 13 gold - we need to invest more in grassroots sports training. Our potential is much bigger than this.
Gulveer Singh is a legend in the making! First Indian to win medals in both 5000m and 10000m at a single CWG - that's no small feat. The future of Indian athletics looks bright. 🔥
Great to see the VP taking time to personally congratulate our athletes. This kind of recognition motivates the entire sports ecosystem. Narender's silver in +90kg boxing shows our depth in the sport. Well done, champions! 👊
While I'm happy for the medal winners, I can't help but wonder - with a reduced sports programme, are we truly comparing apples to apples? Still, proud of our athletes for adapting and performing. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
So proud of both our champions! Gulveer's endurance and Narender's power - they represent the new face of Indian sports. The government's support through Khelo India is clearly showing results. Congratulations! 🎉
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