PM Modi Praises Jhandu Kumar for Powerlifting Victory: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya have congratulated Para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar, who won the first medal for India in the Commonwealth Games 2026. Jhandu opened India’s medal account by winning the bronze medal in the men’s heavyweight para powerlifting event.
PM ‘X’ posted on
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the social media platform ‘X’ Wrote on, ‘Great performance by Jhandu Kumar. He opened the medal account for India in the Commonwealth Games 2026 by winning the bronze medal in the men’s heavyweight para powerlifting event. His achievement is a testament to his tremendous strength, unwavering determination and years of disciplined hard work. Facing every challenge, he has made the country proud by performing brilliantly on the international stage and has inspired countless Indians.’
Mansukh Mandaviya also congratulated
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also congratulated Zandu and wrote, ‘Bronze for India. Jhandu Kumar won India’s first medal in the Commonwealth Games 2026 with a spectacular lift of 190 kg in the men’s heavyweight para powerlifting. The whole country is proud of him.’
Zandu’s journey was full of struggles
This journey of Jhandu Kumar was not easy. Due to financial constraints, he had to support his family by driving e-rickshaw and selling vegetables. Despite all the difficulties and difficulties, he did not give up on his dream.
Jhandu Kumar said, ‘I drove an e-rickshaw, sold vegetables and struggled a lot, but never gave up my dream. I always believed that one day I would definitely win a medal for the country.’
He said that this medal is not just his, but all those people who kept faith in him in difficult times. According to Zandu, this success will inspire him to win medals for India on bigger platforms in the future.
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competition results
In the men’s heavyweight para powerlifting event, Nigeria’s Riluwan Idris won the gold medal, while England’s Matthew Harding won the silver medal. India’s Jhandu Kumar gave a great start to the country’s campaign by winning the bronze medal.
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