PM Modi praises Rishikanta Singh Chanambam for silver medal and personal best
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Indian weightlifter Rishikanta Singh Chanambam on winning the silver medal and registering a personal best at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister praised the lifter’s determination and said his performance had brought pride and joy to the nation.
“Very proud of Indian lifter Rishikanta Singh Chanambam for winning a Silver Medal and also achieving his personal best. His determination and outstanding performance have brought immense joy to the nation,” Modi wrote.

The Prime Minister expressed confidence that the weightlifter would continue to achieve greater success in the years ahead and inspire aspiring athletes across the country.
“May he continue to scale greater heights and inspire many young athletes. Best wishes for his future endeavours!” he added.
Rishikanta Singh Chanambam’s silver-medal finish and personal-best performance further boosted India’s campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026, underlining the country’s continued strength in weightlifting on the international stage.