Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India’s medal-winning athletes from the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow at his residence in New Delhi and congratulated them for their performances. The Games were held from 23 July to 2 August 2026, with India finishing fourth in the overall standings. During the interaction, Modi highlighted the athletes’ dedication, sacrifices and hard work behind their medal-winning performances.
A key moment of the interaction was the Prime Minister’s praise for boxer Lovlina Borgohain, who had objected after noticing an incorrect depiction of India’s map at a Glasgow-based Indian restaurant during the Games. Modi described the incident as significant and said Lovlina’s response reflected her strong sense of national pride. The restaurant subsequently apologised and removed its social-media account after the controversy.
The Prime Minister also used the meeting to underline the broader importance of sports in India, encouraging young people to take up sporting activities and pursue excellence. His interaction with the athletes comes after a strong Indian campaign in Glasgow, where the country won medals across multiple disciplines. The meeting celebrated not only the athletes’ results but also their resilience and the role of sport in strengthening India’s presence on the international stage.