Prime Minister Modi met with CWG medalists and shared video

Prime Minister Modi held a meeting with the Commonwealth Games champions on Sunday. Additionally, the Prime Minister shared a video clip featuring these athletes on Instagram, in which he says: 'He who plays shines. Always support India... Glory to Mother India.'

At the recent 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, military representatives of India played a significant role in winning medals for the country. Out of the total of 39 medals won by India, 18 were secured by servicemen.

The Indian Army won 16 medals out of the total of 39. Additionally, two personnel from the Indian Navy also received medals. Combining the awards from the Army and the Navy, the total number of medals won by the forces reached 18, accounting for 46% of the total.

During these games, which concluded in New Delhi, the Indian Army earned 16 awards, including 8 gold, 7 silver, and 1 bronze medal. Two representatives of the Indian Navy also contributed by winning silver medals in weightlifting.

Silver medals were won by Naib Subedar Sarvesh in high jump, Nb Sub Gulvir in the 10,000m distance, Havam Ajay Babu in weightlifting, Lieutenant Colonel (Hon.) Niray Chopra in javelin throw, Havam Jadumani in boxing, Lance Naik Shubham Juyal in para-shot put, and Sub Narender in boxing (+90 kg). The bronze medal was won by Nb Sub Gulvir in the 5,000m distance.

At the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Indian boxers significantly increased their chances of winning gold medals. In the semi-finals held on Friday, ten Indian boxers won and qualified for the final bouts, giving India an excellent opportunity to win 10 gold medals in boxing.

Among the women who advanced to the final are Lavlina Borgohuen (75 kg), Jasmine Lenboria (57 kg), Arundhati Chaudhary (70 kg), Priti Pawar (54 kg), Sakshi (51 kg), and Priya Ghanghas (60 kg). In the men's division, Jadumani Singh (55 kg), Sachin Sivach (60 kg), Ankush Panghal (80 kg), and Narendra Barwal (90+ kg) qualified for the final.

Lavlina Borgohuen, an Olympic medalist in the women's 75 kg weight class, secured a convincing victory over Trono Hanam Badi Pasoni Tafaki from Tuvalu with a score of 5-0. Lavlina completely controlled the fight from the first round, using her long reach, excellent footwork, and precise punches, giving her opponent no chance.

World champion Jasmine Lenboria dominated the boxer from Lesotho, Rapelang Maselelo, in the women's 57 kg weight class. Lavlina's opponent received three warnings for lifting her legs, after which the referee stopped the match, declaring Jasmine the winner by Referee's Decision (RSC).

The most significant surprise of the day was Arundhati Chaudhary's victory. She advanced to the final in the women's 70 kg weight class, defeating the reigning champion from Wales, Rosie Eccles, with a score of 4-0. Arundhati demonstrated excellent skill in the first two rounds, forcing Rosie to receive a warning for lifting her legs.

Priti Pawar, who won a bronze medal at the 2022 Asian Games, defeated Katrin Mawape from Zambia with a score of 5-0. Her opponent also received three warnings. In the final, Priti Pawar will face Scarlett Delgado from Canada.

In the women's 51 kg weight class, Sakshi secured a spot in the final by defeating Amber Jen Wall from Canada with a score of 5-0, while Priya Ghanghas achieved a convincing victory over Lucy King-Whitley from England with a score of 5-0.

In the men's 55 kg weight class, Jadumani Singh beat PPM Khaoseba from Namibia with a score of 5-0. Sachin Sivach showed brilliant play in the 60 kg weight class, defeating Owen Harris-Elan from Wales and qualifying for the final. In the 80 kg weight class, Ankush Panghal overcame Joshua Ofori from Ghana with a score of 5-0, and Narendra Barwal in the super heavyweight division (90+ kg) secured a confident victory over Nigel Paul from Trinidad and Tobago with a score of 5-0, advancing to the final.