Indian Athletes Shine at Commonwealth Games 2026: Seema and Lovepreet Win Medals

Indian athletes Seema Kaliramna and Lovepreet Singh have made headlines at the Commonwealth Games 2026, winning bronze and silver medals respectively. Seema excelled in the women's discus throw, while Lovepreet set a record in weightlifting. Their achievements have been celebrated by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, highlighting India's growing prowess in sports. Discover more about their remarkable performances and the competition they faced in Glasgow.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 31, 2026, 04:22 IST

Celebrating Indian Athletes' Success

Glasgow [Scotland], July 31: The Union Sports Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, expressed his admiration for Indian athletes Seema Kaliramna and Lovepreet Singh following their impressive performances at the Commonwealth Games 2026.

He commended Seema for her bronze medal achievement in the women's discus throw and praised Lovepreet for securing silver in the men's 110+ kg weightlifting category, where he lifted a total of 388 kg.

In a post on X, Mandaviya congratulated Seema, stating, "Congratulations to NCOE Patiala athlete Seema on winning the Bronze Medal in the Women’s Discus Throw event at the Commonwealth Games."

Congratulations to NCOE Patiala athlete Seema on winning the Bronze Medal in the Women’s Discus Throw event at the Commonwealth Games.#Cheer4Bharat #CWG2026 pic.twitter.com/xVuj31sEmu

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) July 30, 2026

Kaliramna showcased her talent in the women's discus throw final, finishing with a best throw of 58.65m to secure the bronze. Jamaica's Samantha Hall took home the gold with a throw of 61.66m, while Canada's Julia Tunks earned silver with 60.67m.

Mandaviya also congratulated Lovepreet Singh for his silver medal in the men's 110+ kg weightlifting event, where he achieved a total lift of 388 kg.

Congratulations to Lovepreet Singh on clinching the Silver Medal in the Men’s 110+ kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games with a total lift of 388kg.#Cheer4Bharat #CWG2026 pic.twitter.com/pYffsUZdeS

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) July 30, 2026

Lovepreet made a significant mark by lifting 212 kg in his second clean and jerk attempt, setting a Commonwealth Games record with a total of 388 kg. However, New Zealand's Liti made a remarkable comeback, lifting 223 kg after starting with 207 kg, ultimately surpassing Lovepreet by just one kilogram to claim gold.

This silver medal represents an improvement from the bronze he earned at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.