New Delhi, July 31 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Indian weightlifter Lovepreet Singh, who won a silver medal in the men's +110kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.

The 28-year-old from Amritsar delivered a strong performance and finished with a total of 388kg. He came agonisingly close to gold, missing it by just one kilogram.

In a post on X, PM Modi called Lovepreet's performance "exceptional" and praised his "dedication and determination".

"Exceptional performance by Lovepreet Singh for winning a Silver in the Men's +110kg event. His outstanding effort in the snatch set a new Commonwealth Games record too," he wrote. "His dedication and determination are truly admirable. My best wishes to hi...