Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya felicitates Commonwealth Games 2026 medallists in boxing, - 4th August 2026 - Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports - Gazette Notification PDF
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Executive Summary
On August 4, 2026, Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated Indian medalists from the 2026 Commonwealth Games for historic performances in boxing, judo, and para-athletics. The Minister highlighted a ₹36,000-crore investment in the expanded Khelo India scheme aimed at sustaining long-term sports growth. Key directives included a call for retiring athletes to establish sports academies and a strategic focus on maintaining momentum for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games.
Key Points / Main Content
Sporting Achievements
Boxing: The Indian contingent topped the medal tally with 10 medals (seven gold and three silver).
Judo: Achieved its best-ever performance with four medals, including India’s first-ever Commonwealth golds won by Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh.
Para-athletics: Delivered outstanding performances in Glasgow, described as a "watershed moment" for Indian para-sports.
Financial Incentives and Investment
Cash Awards: Medalists received ₹30 lakh for gold, ₹20 lakh for silver, and ₹10 lakh for bronze.
Infrastructure Funding: The government has launched an expanded Khelo India scheme backed by a ₹36,000-crore investment to ensure continued growth.
Strategic Mandates and Vision
Post-Career Mentorship: Athletes were urged to look beyond government jobs and establish sports academies after retirement to nurture young talent.
"India First" Mission: The Minister emphasized that athletes should adopt a mission of "India first" and recognize the essential role of their coaches.
Future Target: Athletes are expected to use their current morale boost to win more gold medals at the 2026 Asian Games.
Government Support Systems
Success was attributed to integrated support through the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), Annual Calendar for Training and Competition (ACTC), and national camps at SAI National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs).
Impact Analysis
Medal-winning AthletesImpact
They received significant financial rewards and national recognition for their performances in Glasgow.
Action Required
Maintain excellence for the 2026 Asian Games and plan for post-retirement contributions by mentoring the next generation.
Next-Generation AthletesImpact
They stand to benefit from a ₹36,000-crore investment in sports infrastructure and potential mentorship from current champions.
Action Required
Utilize the expanded Khelo India facilities and training support to prepare for future international competitions.
CoachesImpact
Identified as a "symbol of true dedication," their role is validated as critical to India's international sporting success.
Action Required
Continue providing high-level guidance and dedication to sustain the current upward trajectory of Indian sports.
Key Entities Referenced
Khelo India scheme: A revamped national sports initiative recently expanded with a ₹36,000-crore investment to ensure sustained growth and talent nurturing in Indian sports.
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports who presided over the felicitation of athletes and announced the expanded investment in the Khelo India scheme.
Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS): A government program providing critical support, elite training, and equipment to medal-winning athletes for international competitions.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: The primary government ministry responsible for the felicitation of athletes and the strategic implementation of national sports development programs.
Commonwealth Games 2026: The international multi-sport event held in Glasgow that served as the primary basis for the government's performance review and reward distribution.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya felicitates
Commonwealth Games 2026 medallists in
boxing, judo and para-athletics; calls on athletes
to mentor the next generation
Dr. Mandaviya highlights ₹36,000 crore expanded Khelo India
scheme; says investment will ensure sustained growth of
Indian sports
प्रव तथ: 04 AUG 2026 5:32PM by PIB Delhi
New Delhi, August 4: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya today
felicitated Indian athletes who returned from the Commonwealth Games 2026 after delivering historic
performances in boxing, judo and para-athletics.
Congratulating the champions, Dr. Mandaviya urged them to extend their contribution to Indian sport
beyond their competitive careers by mentoring and inspiring the next generation of athletes.
The felicitation ceremony brought together members of the Indian boxing contingent, which topped the
boxing medal tally with an impressive haul of 10 medals, including seven gold and three silver.The Union Sports Minister also honoured the judo contingent, which scripted India’s best-ever
Commonwealth Games campaign in the discipline by securing four medals, including two historic golds,
and the para-athletics contingent, whose outstanding performances in Glasgow marked a watershed
moment for Indian para sport.
The medal winners were presented cash awards of Rs 30 lakh for gold, Rs 20 lakh for silver and Rs 10
lakh for bronze.
Interacting with the athletes, Dr. Mandaviya asked the athletes to think beyond their playing careers and
become contributors to the next generation of Indian sport. With the revamped Khelo India scheme now
backed by a Rs 36,000-crore investment, he encouraged the athletes to consider establishing sports
academies and nurturing young talent after retirement.“Let us not just win a Commonwealth Games medal with the aim to bag a government job. I urge all of
you to run sports academies once you retire from your active career,” Dr Mandaviya said, adding that the
athletes’ mission should be “India first.”
“While you were playing for the gold in Glasgow, we launched the expanded Khelo India scheme by
investing a total of Rs. 36000 Crore, that will take care of greater continued investment in the growth of
Indian sports in the coming years,” he added.
Looking ahead to the Asian Games 2026, Dr. Mandaviya urged the athletes to maintain the momentum
from their Commonwealth Games campaign. “I want all of you to use this morale boost to win more gold
medals at the 2026 Asian Games. Those who have won silver and bronze must strive for gold, while those
who have won gold must sustain this level of excellence,” the Hon’ble Minister said.
The Union Minister also urged the athletes to never forget the contribution of their coaches. “None of you
should ever forget the contribution of your coaches. It is a symbol of true dedication, and the guidance of a
Guru takes you a long way in life,” Dr. Mandaviya added.India’s boxing contingent returned from Glasgow with seven gold and three silver medals, with the seven
gold medals coming from Preeti Pawar (54kg), Jaismine Lamboria (57kg), Sakshi Chaudhary (51kg),
Priya Ghanghas (60kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), Sachin Siwach (60kg) and Ankush Panghal (80kg).
The three silver medallists were Jadumani Singh (55kg), Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) and
Narender Berwal (90+kg). The seven gold medals also marked the best-ever performance by Indian
women boxers at the Commonwealth Games.
Indian judo also received special recognition after producing its best-ever Commonwealth Games
performance.
India participated in 12 judo events in Glasgow and won four medals — two gold, one silver and one
bronze, compared to three medals, with no gold, in 2022. The breakthrough was led by Khelo India
athletes Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh, who created history by winning India’s first-ever CommonwealthGames gold medals in judo. Asmita became the first Indian woman judoka to win Commonwealth Games
gold, while Harsh became the first Indian male judoka to achieve the feat.
The medal-winning athletes across all sports benefited from government support through the Khelo India,
TOPS and Annual Calendar for Training and Competition (ACTC) programmes, national camps at SAI
NCOEs, international competition exposure, equipment and training support.
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