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P.T. Usha Hails 'Nari Shakti' As Indian Women Lead CWG 2026 Gold Rush
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president P.T. Usha hailed the country's women athletes for spearheading India's campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after they claimed eight of the nation's 13 gold medals, saying their achievements reflected years of dedication while inspiring a new generation of girls to dream big.
"Seeing India's women win eight of our 13 gold medals fills me with immense pride. These achievements are the result of years of dedication by the athletes, their families, coaches and support teams. Every medal tells the story of perseverance and sacrifice. More importantly, these champions are inspiring countless young girls across India to believe that they too can wear the India jersey and succeed on the world stage. That is the true spirit of Nari Shakti," said Usha in an IOA release.
In Glasgow India's women have taken the lead in the country's success when it comes to winning medals, showing once again the increasing depth and consistency in women's sports in a number of disciplines.
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