Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya felicitates Commonwealth Games 2026 Weightlifting medallists with cash rewards; urges athletes to inspire next generation by visiting schools and colleges

Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, felicitated Indian weightlifting medallists from the Commonwealth Games 2026 (stated as Glasgow in the article) with cash rewards. India secured eight medals (one gold, six silver, one bronze) in weightlifting. The Minister lauded their achievements, acknowledged the role of coaches like Dronacharya awardee Vijay Sharma, and urged athletes, including Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu, to inspire youth by visiting schools and colleges. The article highlights the success of government initiatives like Khelo India and the Sports Authority of India's National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) in Patiala in developing athletes.