PM Modi Congratulates Shilpa Shyla on CWG Bronze

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian para-athlete Shilpa Kanchugarakoppalu Shyla after she won the bronze medal in the Women's Shot Put F57 Final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

A brilliant performance by Shilpa Kanchugarakoppalu Shyla at the Commonwealth Games 2026!

Congratulations to Shilpa for having won the Bronze Medal in the Women's Shot Put F57 Final and that too with a personal best throw. This is indeed a remarkable accomplishment. #CWG2026 pic.twitter.com/XeQSrH0MKn

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 28, 2026

Sharing his message on social media, the Prime Minister praised Shilpa for her outstanding achievement, highlighting that she secured the bronze medal with a personal best throw, making the accomplishment even more special.
In his congratulatory message, PM Modi wrote:
"A brilliant performance by Shilpa Kanchugarakoppalu Shyla at the Commonwealth Games 2026! Congratulations to Shilpa for having won the Bronze Medal in the Women's Shot Put F57 Final and that too with a personal best throw. This is indeed a remarkable accomplishment."

Shilpa's impressive performance added another medal to India's successful para athletics campaign at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Achieving a personal best on such a prestigious stage reflects her dedication, perseverance and commitment to excellence.

The Prime Minister's appreciation has been widely welcomed, with sports fans across the country celebrating Shilpa's remarkable achievement and her contribution to India's growing medal tally.