PM Modi Congratulates CWG Silver Medalist Shubham Juyal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Shubham Juyal for winning the silver medal in the Men's Shot Put F57 event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, applauding the para athlete's exceptional performance and commitment to excellence.

Immensely proud of Shubham Juyal for bringing home a Silver Medal in the Men’s Shot Put F57 event at the Commonwealth Games. His powerful technique and commitment to the sport are admirable. May this feat propel him towards even greater accomplishments in his subsequent…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 1, 2026

In a post shared on social media, the Prime Minister said:
"Immensely proud of Shubham Juyal for bringing home a Silver Medal in the Men’s Shot Put F57 event at the Commonwealth Games. His powerful technique and commitment to the sport are admirable. May this feat propel him towards even greater accomplishments in his subsequent endeavours."

Juyal delivered a season-best throw of 13.28 metres to claim the silver medal at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow. Fellow Indian Soman Rana secured the gold medal with a throw of 13.40 metres, giving India a historic gold-silver finish in the event.

The achievement marks another milestone in India's growing success in para athletics and highlights Shubham Juyal's inspiring journey from overcoming a life-changing accident to becoming a Commonwealth Games medalist. His success has been supported through the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), which provides elite training and international exposure to India's top athletes.

Prime Minister Modi's message adds to the nationwide celebrations as India continues to deliver outstanding performances at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.