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Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi met India’s medallists at the recently concluded 2026 Commonwealth Games (CWG), which took place in Glasglow from 23rd July to 1st August. The country came back home from Scotland with 39 medals from the 23rd edition of the quadrennial games.

Despite several sports which have seen India win a good tally of medals in the past not being part of the roster this time around, India managed to finish fourth behind Australia, England, and Scotland. Their tally includes 39 medals, of which there were 13 gold, 17 silvers, and nine bronze medals.

India won 16 medals in athletics (3 golds, seven silvers, and three bronze medals) and 10 medals in boxing (7 golds and 3 silver medals) and eight in weightlifting (1 gold, six silver, and 1 bronze medal) and one in powerlifting.

PM Modi’s Special Reel

All medallists gathered together in the same frame and shot together. The video started with boxer Sakshi Choudhary, who won a gold medal. Praise PM Modi after the meeting and called him very humble. ‘Jo Khelega vo khilega’ (The one who plays will blossom), said the Indian Prime Minister in the clip. Always cheer for Bharat,” he added

Narendra Modi Stadium Key To CWG 2030 Plans

Interestingly, India are set to host the CWG’s next edition, which will take place in 2030 and be the centenary edition, as it will mark the 100th edition of the first time the multisport event was held in 1930 (then known as the British Empire Games).

The city of Ahmedabad will host the quadriennial games, with the Narendra Modi Stadium set to host the opening and closing ceremonies.

Unlike 2026, which was a truncated edition after Victoria pulled out as hosts, the 2030 edition will be a full-fledged affair with 15-17 sports to be played. The mega event will take place in October. The dates and list of sporting events are yet to be confirmed.

This will be the second time the mega event will take place in India after the 2010 edition, which took place in New Delhi.

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