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Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Commonwealth Games medal winners

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Indian medal winners from the 2026 Commonwealth Games at his residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, on Sunday. The event, which included interactions with athletes such as Lovlina Borgohain and Mirabai Chanu, was attended by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse, and Indian Olympic Association President P.T. Usha.

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What Happened

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Indian athletes who won medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games during a gathering at his official residence in New Delhi on Sunday. The meeting was attended by key sports officials, including Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse, and Indian Olympic Association President P.T. Usha. During the event, the Prime Minister engaged in discussions with the athletes regarding their experiences leading up to and during the games in Glasgow.

The interaction featured personal exchanges, including the Prime Minister praising boxer Lovlina Borgohain for her objection to a distorted Indian map and sharing a meal with weightlifter Mirabai Chanu. The Prime Minister also shared a video of the meeting on social media, describing the interaction as a special occasion. The athletes used the opportunity to share their personal stories and challenges faced during their preparation for the international competition.

Key Facts

  1. The meeting took place on Sunday at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.
  2. The event honoured Indian medal winners from the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
  3. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and IOA President P.T. Usha were in attendance.
  4. Prime Minister Modi shared a video of the interaction on Instagram.
  5. Lovlina Borgohain and Mirabai Chanu were among the athletes who interacted with the Prime Minister.

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  1. 9 Aug

  2. 10 Aug

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  • English2 outlets
  • Hindiहिन्दी1 outlet

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Jammu & Kashmir: Amar UjalaLadakh: No local newsroomPunjab: Amar UjalaChandigarh: No local newsroomHimachal Pradesh: Amar UjalaUttarakhand: Amar UjalaHaryana: Amar UjalaDelhi NCR: Amar UjalaUttar Pradesh: Amar UjalaRajasthan: No local newsroomGujarat: No local newsroomDadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu: No local newsroomMaharashtra: No local newsroomGoa: No local newsroomMadhya Pradesh: No local newsroomChhattisgarh: No local newsroomBihar: No local newsroomJharkhand: No local newsroomWest Bengal: No local newsroomOdisha: No local newsroomSikkim: No local newsroomArunachal Pradesh: No local newsroomAssam: No local newsroomNagaland: No local newsroomMeghalaya: No local newsroomManipur: No local newsroomTripura: No local newsroomMizoram: No local newsroomTelangana: No local newsroomKarnataka: Deccan HeraldAndhra Pradesh: No local newsroomKerala: No local newsroomTamil Nadu: No local newsroomPuducherry: No local newsroomLakshadweep: No local newsroomAndaman & Nicobar: No local newsroom
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8 states with local coverage. Concentrated in the North. Also carried by 1 national masthead.

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