PM Modi congratulates medal winners

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the medal-winning efforts of several athletes at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham after a string of podium finishes for Indians.

He congratulated Achanta Sharath Kamal and Sathiyan for their silver medal win in the Men’s Doubles event.

“More power to teamwork! Glad that the dynamic team of @sharathkamal1 and @sathiyantt have won the Silver medal in the Men’s Doubles event. Best wishes to these brilliant athletes,” Modi said.

The prime minister congratulated Indian mixed doubles pair Saurav Ghosal and Dipika Pallikal who won the bronze medal in the squash event of the Commonwealth Games.

“It is always a delight to see our athletes excelling in various sports at the CWG. Congratulations to @SauravGhosal and @DipikaPallikal for winning the Bronze medal in the Squash Mixed Doubles event. They demonstrated great skill and teamwork. Best wishes to them,” he said.

He also lauded the bronze medal-winning effort of the women’s hockey team, saying it is certain that every Indian is proud of the exceptional team.

“India has a very special relationship with Hockey. Thus, it is certain that every Indian is proud of our exceptional women’s Hockey team for winning a Bronze medal. This is the first time in many years that the women’s team is on the CWG podium. Proud of the team!” he tweeted.

Modi was also all praise for Indian boxers Nitu Ghanghas, Amit Panghal and Nikhat Zareen who bagged the gold medal at the games in their respective categories.

Hailing Nikhat Zareen, Modi said she is India’s pride and a world class athlete who is admired for her skills.

The prime minister also hailed the athletes for the medal rush in track and field events.

Modi also praised wrestler Pooja Sihag for winning the bronze and said she has made a mark for herself as a talented wrestler.

Modi also congratulated Bhavina Patel for winning the gold medal in the women’s singles para Table Tennis (TT).

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