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PM Modi congratulates Commonwealth Games medal winners

Published By : Admin | April 8, 2018 | 11:14 IST
PM Modi congratulates Commonwealth Games medal winners

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated medal winners in Commonwealth Games. 

Congratulating the weightlifters, the Prime Minister said, "Proud of Ragala Venkat Rahul for the Gold. I am sure the exceptional success of our weightlifters will motivate more youngsters to pursue weightlifting.

India congratulates Punam Yadav for winning the Gold Medal in the 69 Kg women’s weightlifting event. Her dedication towards weightlifting is truly admirable."

Congratulating the shooters, the Prime Minister said, "Our shooters are distinguishing themselves at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Manu Bhaker continues her stupendous form and bags a Gold in the women’s 10m Air Pistol event. Congratulations to her.

Delighted that Heena Sidhu won the Silver in the women's 10m Air Pistol event. Congratulations to her and best wishes for her future endeavours.

The promising shooter Ravi Kumar has won the Bronze in the men's 10m Air Rifle event. Every Indian takes pride in his accomplishment. This young shooter has made a rich contribution towards sports.

More glory thanks to our weightlifters. Congratulations Vikas Thakur for the Bronze in the men's 94kg event. You have brought smiles on the faces of all Indians.

A well deserved and historic Gold for the Indian women’s Table Tennis team! Congratulations to the team. Delighted at this accomplishment.

Pardeep Singh is India’s pride. Continuing the glorious performance of our weightlifters, he bags a Silver in the men’s 105kg Weightlifting event. Proud of him.

India rejoices in the victory of Jitu Rai. He once again demonstrates his prowess, and wins a Gold in the men’s 10m Air Pistol event. Congratulations.

It is amazing to see Indian athletes excel at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. With a Silver in the women’s 10m Air Rifle event, Mehuli Ghosh joins the fast increasing list of medal winners from India.

Supremely talented and on the mark! Well done Om Mitharval for the Bronze in the men’s 10m Air Pistol event. Your performance makes us very happy.

India lauds Apurvi Chandela for securing the Bronze in the women’s 10m Air Rifle event. It is amazing to see Apurvi emerge as one of India’s finest shooters.

It is a clean sweep by the Table Tennis teams! Congratulations to the men's team for the well-deserved Gold. These exceptional wins by the men's and women's teams will greatly motivate Table Tennis players across our nation.

The power of teamwork! The Gold medal by our Badminton players in the Mixed Team Event has enthused the country. Congratulations to the team.

Congratulations Heena Sidhu, for winning the Gold in the women's 25m Pistol event and for setting a new record today.

Proud of Sachin Chaudhary for bagging the Bronze in Para Powerlifting. His passion for sports and diligence are truly admirable.

Another medal for a stupendous athlete! Proud of Om Mitharval for the Bronze in the men's 50m Pistol event.

The Indian shooting contingent has truly excelled in the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Today Shreyasi Singh has made 125 crore Indians proud by winning a Gold in the women's Double Trap event. Congratulations to her.

I am delighted that the talented shooter Ankur Mittal has bagged a Bronze in the men's Double Trap event. My best wishes to this remarkable athlete.

I congratulate Tejaswini Sawant for winning the Silver in the women's 50m Rifle Prone event at #GC2018. This is the result of her perseverance and dedication towards shooting.

Well done Babita Phogat! The Silver in the women's Freestyle 53 kg is well-deserved and hard-earned. Keep making us proud.

Another medal for India! The country rejoices as Rahul Aware wins a Gold in the men's Freestyle 57 kg event. Congratulations to him.

He needs no introduction! No words can do justice to his exceptional talent and tenacity.

India applauds Sushil Kumar for the Gold in the men's Freestyle 74 kg wrestling event. He is India's pride.

Delighted by the achievement of Kiran, who has bagged a Bronze in the women's Freestyle 76 kg event. Best wishes for her future endeavours.

Women athletes are bringing tremendous glory. Congratulations to Seema Punia for the Silver Medal in the women's Discus Throw event.

Navjeet Dhillon's Bronze in the women's Discus Throw event is commendable. Congratulations to her.

Proud of Anjum Moudgil for bagging the Silver in the women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions event.

Two medals in two days! Congratulations Tejaswini Sawant for the Gold in the women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions event. We are even happier because she set a CWG record in the finals.

My young friend Anish is an inspiration for everyone. Congratulations to him for the Gold in the Men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event.

I congratulate Divya Kakran for the Bronze in the women's Freestyle 68 kg event.

Extremely delighted by the achievement of Pooja Dhanda. Her Silver medal in the women's Freestyle 57 kg event in wrestling is the result of her dedication and hardwork for the last several years.

Proud of you, Hussamuddin Mohammed. Congratulations for the Bronze in the Men's 56kg boxing event.

It is a great day for our boxers! Well done Naman Tanwar for the Bronze in the men's 91kg event.

Congratulations to Mausam Khatri for the Silver in the men's Freestyle 97 kg event.

The talented Bajrang Punia has made India extremely proud by winning the Gold in the men's Freestyle 65 kg wrestling event.

The team of Manika Batra and Mouma Das showcase their exceptional sporting skills at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Their Silver medal in the women's Doubles Table Tennis event makes 125 crore Indians happy.

We are extremely happy with the success of Manoj Kumar at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Congratulations for the Bronze in the men's 69kg boxing event. Manoj's commitment to sports and determination are admirable."

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