New Delhi, August 1: The ninth day of the has been historic for India. For the first time, the country secured medals in judo and decathlon.
Additionally, there was double joy in the javelin throw event. President Droupadi Murmu and Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the medal-winning athletes and wished them success in their future endeavors.
The President extended her congratulations to for winning silver and Yashvir Singh for securing bronze in the javelin throw. She expressed on her social media platform, “Heartfelt congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for winning silver and Yashvir Singh for winning bronze in the men’s javelin throw at the Glasgow 2026. Your outstanding performance has made the nation proud and filled us with joy. This memorable double victory on the podium reflects your unwavering dedication and exceptional excellence in sports. May your journey of excellence continue to inspire future generations and bring even more honor to the country.”
The President also congratulated for winning bronze in the decathlon and Yamini Maurya for her in judo. She stated, “Another historic achievement for Indian athletics. Congratulations to Tejaswin Shankar for winning bronze in the decathlon at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. With this remarkable performance, you have become the first Indian to win a medal in the decathlon at the Commonwealth Games. The country is immensely proud of your extraordinary achievement. May you continue to reach new heights of success and elevate the nation’s pride.”
“India’s impressive performance in judo continues. Congratulations to Yamini Maurya for winning silver in the women’s 57 kg judo event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. Your victory has brought India its third medal in judo at these games, showcasing the country’s growing success in this sport. Your courage, determination, and fighting spirit have elevated the nation’s honor. We hope your inspiring journey motivates many young judo players to excel.”
Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated Yamini and Tejaswin, writing on social media, “Well done, Yamini Maurya. You have won a silver medal with an outstanding performance in the women’s 57 kg judo event at CWG 2026. Keep up the winning spirit and continue to achieve more successes.” He praised Tejaswin, stating, “Congratulations to Tejaswin Shankar for winning bronze in the men’s decathlon. By becoming the first Indian to win a medal in this event, you have paved an inspiring path for athletes across the nation. Wishing you further success in the future.”
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan also congratulated all the Indian medalists. He praised the athletes on social media, saying, “Heartfelt congratulations to Neeraj Chopra (silver medal) and Yashvir Singh (bronze medal) for their remarkable performances in the men’s javelin throw. Congratulations to Tejaswin Shankar for making history as the first Indian to win a medal in the decathlon at the Commonwealth Games. Heartfelt congratulations to Yamini Maurya for bringing India its third judo medal by winning silver in the women’s 57 kg judo event. These outstanding performances reflect our athletes’ talent, dedication, and determination. The nation celebrates your success and wishes you many more achievements in the years to come.”
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh also congratulated the athletes who elevated the country’s honor on the ninth day of the Commonwealth Games. He praised Yamini, stating, “Indian judo continues to shine on the international stage. Congratulations to Yamini Maurya for winning silver in the women’s 57 kg judo event at CWG 2026. Her impressive journey and spirited performance throughout the tournament are a testament to her dedication, courage, and competitive excellence. We wish her continued success and many more achievements for the country.”
Rajnath Singh congratulated Tejaswin Shankar, saying, “Despite battling injuries, Tejaswin Shankar displayed remarkable courage and determination by winning bronze in the men’s decathlon at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Congratulations on this historic achievement, as he has become the first Indian athlete to win a medal in the decathlon at the Commonwealth Games. His bravery and fighting spirit in challenging circumstances are truly commendable. We wish him a speedy recovery and hope he continues to bring glory to the nation with many more achievements.”
The Defense Minister also congratulated Neeraj Chopra and Yashvir for their javelin throw medals, stating, “Congratulations to Neeraj Chopra for winning silver in the men’s javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026. His outstanding performance has elevated the nation’s honor. This was made possible due to his exceptional skills and determination in sports. I wish him the best in his future endeavors. Congratulations to Yashvir Singh for winning bronze in the men’s javelin throw, whose excellent skills and focus have brought honor to our country. I wish him success in his future efforts.”