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‘A Spectacular Performance’: PM Modi Hails Para Powerlifter Jhandu Kumar’s CWG 2026 Bronze
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar after the Bihar-born athlete won India's first medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026, securing bronze in the men's heavyweight event in Glasgow. Taking to X shortly after the podium finish, the Prime Minister praised Jhandu's perseverance and said his success had brought pride to the nation.
“A spectacular performance by Jhandu Kumar, who has opened India’s medal tally at the #CWG2026 by winning a Bronze in the Men’s Heavyweight Para Powerlifting event!” PM Modi wrote on X.
The bronze medal marked India's first podium finish of the Glasgow Games, with Jhandu producing a best lift of 130.9 to finish third in the overall standings. Nigeria's Riluwan Idris claimed the gold medal with 132.8, while England's Matthew Harding took silver after recording 131.0, leaving Jhandu just 0.1 short of second place.
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