Nitish Kumar congratulates Harjinder Kaur, Gulveer Singh on CWG 2026 silver medals
Synopsis
Former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar congratulated weightlifter Harjinder Kaur and long-distance runner Gulveer Singh after both secured silver medals at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, calling their performances a source of national pride.
Key Takeaways
Harjinder Kaur won silver in the women's 69 kg weightlifting event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 .
Gulveer Singh won silver in the men's 10,000 metres at the same Games.
Former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar , also JD(U) national president , extended congratulations to both athletes on 29 July 2026 .
Kumar praised their 'outstanding performances' and said they had 'made the country proud.' The post follows a well-established pattern of Indian political leaders publicly acknowledging athletes at major international multi-sport events.
Two Indian athletes stood on the podium at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 — and former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was among the first political voices to mark the moment, extending congratulations to both on Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
Harjinder Kaur claimed silver in the women's 69 kg weightlifting event, while Gulveer Singh secured silver in the men's 10,000 metres — two disciplines, one shared result: a podium finish for India at Glasgow.
Kumar, who also serves as Janata Dal (United) national president, wrote in Hindi: 'Aap dono ne apne utkrisht pradarshan se desh ko gauranvit kiya hai' — 'Both of you have made the country proud with your outstanding performances.' He wished both athletes a bright future ahead.
Harjinder Kaur's lift onto the Glasgow podium
Harjinder Kaur has been one of India's consistent performers in the heavier weightlifting categories on the international circuit. A silver at the Commonwealth Games represents a significant achievement in a category that demands both raw power and technical precision across snatch and clean-and-jerk lifts.
Gulveer Singh's 10,000 m run to silver
Gulveer Singh has emerged as one of India's most promising long-distance runners in recent years. The 10,000 metres is among the most gruelling track events — 25 laps of sustained pace management — making a Commonwealth Games silver a landmark result for Indian distance running.
A pattern as familiar as the podium itself
Indian political leaders across party lines have made it a near-ritual to publicly congratulate athletes after major multi-sport events — the Olympics, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games all generate a predictable wave of social-media tributes. Kumar's post fits squarely within that tradition. What it also does is keep Bihar's political voice present in a national conversation about sporting pride — a soft but deliberate form of public engagement.
As Glasgow's Games continue, India's medal tally will keep drawing attention — and the athletes carrying it forward will keep earning their moment in the spotlight.
Point of View
Engaging with pan-India athletic achievement is a low-cost, high-visibility signal of broader relevance. The Glasgow Games are also arriving at a moment when India's sporting infrastructure and athlete-support systems are under increased public scrutiny, making political acknowledgement of podium finishes carry slightly more weight than a simple social-media courtesy.
NationPress
29 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Harjinder Kaur and what did she win at CWG 2026?
Harjinder Kaur is an Indian weightlifter who won the silver medal in the women's 69 kg category at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026.
What event did Gulveer Singh compete in at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026?
Gulveer Singh competed in the men's 10,000 metres track event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, winning the silver medal.
Why did Nitish Kumar congratulate Harjinder Kaur and Gulveer Singh?
Former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar congratulated both athletes on winning silver medals at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, calling their performances a source of national pride.
Where are the 2026 Commonwealth Games being held?
The 2026 Commonwealth Games are being held in Glasgow, Scotland, following the 2022 edition in Birmingham.
What is Nitish Kumar's current political role?
Nitish Kumar is the former Chief Minister of Bihar and the national president of Janata Dal (United), one of Bihar's dominant political parties.
