Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Sharmila for winning a gold medal in the Women’s Shot Put F57 event and also for a season-best throw at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Glasgow. In a social media post, he called the performance remarkable, which ended a two-decade-long wait for a Para Athletics Gold at the Commonwealth Games. He also congratulated Valluri Ajaya Babu for winning the Silver Medal in the weightlifting Men’s 79 kg category at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Glasgow.

The Prime Minister said that the weightlifter etched his name in the record books by setting a CWG Record in the Snatch event. Mr Modi further congratulated Sarvesh Anil Kushare for clinching the Silver Medal in the Men’s High Jump event at the Commonwealth Games 2026. The Prime Minister extended his best wishes to all the medalists for many more inspiring feats.