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Indian Athletes Secure Multiple Medals at Glasgow 2026

President Droupadi Murmu has lauded a surge of Indian success at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, marking a historic double podium in the men's javelin throw alongside breakthroughs in decathlon and judo. The President praised the athletes for their resilience and for setting new benchmarks for the nation on the international stage.

Indian Athletes Secure Multiple Medals at Glasgow 2026

Neeraj Chopra clinched silver in the men's javelin throw, accompanied on the podium by Yash Vir Singh, who secured bronze. President Murmu highlighted the performance as a reflection of their unwavering dedication. The Games also saw Tejaswin Shankar claim bronze in the decathlon, an achievement the President described as a historic first for Indian athletics, noting that his performance scales new heights for the country.

Beyond the track and field, India’s judo contingent continued its upward trajectory in Glasgow. Yamini Maurya earned a silver medal in the women's 57 kg event, marking the nation's third judo medal of the Games. President Murmu commended Maurya for her fighting spirit, expressing hope that such results would encourage a new generation of judokas to pursue excellence in the sport.

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