Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games: PM Modi Hails Gyaneshwari Yadav's Historic Weightlifting Silver Medal Win

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today congratulated Gyaneshwari Yadav on winning the Silver Medal in Weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026. Shri Modi noted that this success is even more noteworthy because she has achieved a personal best in this competition. He expressed hope that her success may motivate the youth of India, conveying his wishes for her continued success in the journey ahead.

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01Gyaneshwari Yadav won the Silver Medal in Weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026.
02Gyaneshwari Yadav achieved a personal best in this competition.
03The Commonwealth Games are held every four years, with the exception of 1942 and 1946 due to World War II.
04The Commonwealth Games feature sports such as athletics, swimming, cycling, and weightlifting among others.
05Weightlifting is one of the core sports at the Commonwealth Games.
06Gyaneshwari Yadav is a 23-year-old Indian weightlifter from Chhattisgarh.
07Gyaneshwari Yadav won the silver medal in the women's 53kg category on her Commonwealth Games debut.

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Single facteasy

The Prime Minister congratulated which athlete on winning a Silver Medal in Weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026?

A.Gyaneshwari Yadav
B.Sakshi Malik
C.Mirabai Chanu
D.Lovlina Borgohain

Gyaneshwari Yadav won a Silver Medal in Weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026, and was congratulated by the Prime Minister for her achievement.

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Gyaneshwari Yadav won which type of medal in weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games?

A.Gold Medal
B.Silver Medal
C.Bronze Medal
D.Honorary Medal

Gyaneshwari Yadav won a Silver Medal in Weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026.

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Consider the following statements regarding Commonwealth Games: 1. The Commonwealth Games were held in Glasgow in 2023. 2. Gyaneshwari Yadav won a Gold Medal in Weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026. 3. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated Gyaneshwari Yadav on winning the Silver Medal in Weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026. How many of the above statements are correct?

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