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2018 CWG: PM Modi congratulates Indian athletes

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Apr 08, 2018, at 05:00 pm

New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Indian athletes for their performances at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia.

Congratulating weightlifter Punam Yadav for winning gold, Modi said:

India congratulates Punam Yadav for winning the Gold Medal in the 69 Kg women’s weightlifting event. Her dedication towards weightlifting is truly admirable: PM @narendramodi #GC2018 pic.twitter.com/cdVj0jr6WD
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 8, 2018

Hailing Manu Bhaker for winning the gold medal at women's 10m Air Pistol finals event, the PM said:

Our shooters are distinguishing themselves at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Manu Bhaker continues her stupendous form and bags a Gold in the women’s 10m Air Pistol event. Congratulations to her: PM @narendramodi #GC2018 pic.twitter.com/Srqozik5nu
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 8, 2018

Modi also congratulated Heena Sindhu who clinched the Silver in the women's 10m Air Pistol event.

Delighted that Heena Sidhu won the Silver in the women's 10m Air Pistol event. Congratulations to her and best wishes for her future endeavours: PM @narendramodi #GC2018 pic.twitter.com/eyUbu5BjBn
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 8, 2018

Congratulating shooter Ravi Kumar, Modi tweeted:

The promising shooter Ravi Kumar has won the Bronze in the men's 10m Air Rifle event. Every Indian takes pride in his accomplishment. This young shooter has made a rich contribution towards sports: PM @narendramodi #GC2018 pic.twitter.com/UpUs56Wtm6
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 8, 2018

#CommonwealthGames #India #Gold #PunamYadav #ManuBhaker #PMModi

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