Kota, Aug. 2 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday congratulated Commonwealth Games 2026 gold medallist Arundhati Choudhary after her historic triumph in Glasgow, saying the boxer has brought immense pride to Kota and expressing hope that she will now go on to win an Olympic medal for India.

Arundhati, who hails from Kota, scripted history by clinching the women's 70kg boxing gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026, defeating England's world bronze medallist Chantelle Reid by a dominant 5-0 unanimous decision.

Congratulating the boxer and her family, Birla praised her years of dedication and hard work.

"She has brought pride and honour to Kota by winning a medal. I congratulate her and her family. I have known her for many years. S...