Narendra Modi had interacted with them before they left for the Commonwealth games 2022 which motivated them to perform for India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hosted the Commonwealth Games 2022 Indian contingent at his residence and praised the contribution of the athletes in making the country proud.
India finished 4th in the medal tally winning a total of 61 medals at the CWG 2022, including 22 gold medals, 16 Silver and 23 Bronze medals.
Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu won a gold medal with a combined lift of 201kg in the Women's 49kg final at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022. "Earlier people weren't aware of weightlifting, now there are players who are coming into weightlifting.
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