'Made the entire nation proud': PM Modi reacts as Jhandu Kumar wins India's first medal at Commonwealth Games 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar after the Indian athlete won the country's first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games , securing bronze in the men's heavyweight para powerlifting event in Glasgow on Saturday.

Taking to X, the Prime Minister praised Jhandu 's achievement and lauded the dedication that helped him reach the podium on the international stage.