New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday felicitated Indian athletes who returned from the Commonwealth Games 2026 after delivering historic performances in boxing, judo and para-athletics.

Congratulating the champions, Mandaviya urged them to extend their contribution to Indian sport beyond their competitive careers by mentoring and inspiring the next generation of athletes, according to a press release.

The felicitation ceremony brought together members of the Indian boxing contingent, which topped the boxing medal tally with an impressive haul of 10 medals, including seven gold and three silver.

The Union Sports Minister also honoured the judo contingent, which scripted India's be...