Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated para shot putter Sharmila Dhankar, weightlifter Valluri Ajaya Babu and high jumper Sarvesh Kushare for their medal-winning performances at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
Congratulating Sharmila Dhankar on her historic gold medal, the Prime Minister said the athlete had created history by ending India’s two-decade-long wait for a para athletics gold at the Commonwealth Games.
“History has been created in Glasgow! Congratulations to Sharmila for a very special Gold in the Women’s Shot Put F57 event and also for a season-best throw. This remarkable performance ends a two decade long wait for a Para Athletics Gold at the Commonwealth Games. My best wishes for the endeavours ahead,” the Prime Minister posted on X.
The Prime Minister also congratulated weightlifter Valluri Ajaya Babu after he secured the silver medal in the men’s 79kg category.
“More glory for India in Weightlifting! Delighted that Valluri Ajaya Babu brings home the Silver Medal in the Men’s 79 kg category at the Glasgow games. He has also etched his name in the record books by setting a CWG Record in the Snatch event. Congratulations to him and all the best for his endeavours ahead,” the PM said.
Praising high jumper Sarvesh Kushare for his silver medal, the Prime Minister described his determination and consistency as noteworthy and said the nation was proud of his achievement.
“A spectacular Silver for Sarvesh Kushare in Men’s High Jump at #CWG2026! His determination and consistency have been noteworthy. Congratulations to him on this outstanding achievement. India is proud of him. Wishing him many more successes ahead,” the Prime Minister wrote on X.
India’s medal tally at the Commonwealth Games 2026 stands at 10, featuring two gold medals, four silver medals and three bronze medals.
