Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Indian athletes who won medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games at his residence in Delhi. During this meeting, heavyweight boxer and silver medalist Narender Berwal shared an old story related to a boxer from Pakistan.
Narender recounted that after defeating a Pakistani boxer at the 2015 World Military Games, he heard a very amusing phrase from him. He specified that before the match, the army had instructed him not to lose to Pakistan.
He won the first round 4:1 and the second 3:2. However, during the fight, both athletes' heads collided, leading to injuries, and they had to go to the hospital for stitches after the bout.
After the fight, the Pakistani boxer approached him and asked, 'Bhaijan, may I say something?' Narender, who was accompanied by his coach from the army team named Narender Rana, replied, 'Yes, speak.' The Pakistani boxer then said, 'Bhaijan, you have the name Narender, your coach has the name Narender, and your prime minister has the name Narender. I am tired of the name Narender.'
Narender shared this episode with Prime Minister Modi, recalling the atmosphere of that fight and the subsequent conversation. Prime Minister Modi also laughed upon hearing the story.
Narender Berwal is a boxer associated with the Indian Army and represents India in the over 90 kg weight category. He has also won medals at the Asian Games and is part of the Indian boxing team for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Narender's story became a subject of special discussion during the meeting with Prime Minister Modi, as it concerned an old match between India and Pakistan.
