Commonwealth Games 2022: India clinches 14 medals - 4 Gold, 3 Silver and 7 Bronze on day 9
Vinesh Phogat, Ravi Dahiya and Naveen in wrestling and Bhavina Patel in
para table tennis won gold medals
Key Highlights:
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President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra
Modi congratulate medal winners for their extraordinary performance
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Congratulations Medal winners Anurag Thakur
says, this is an historic day
India won 14 more medals including four gold, three
silver and seven bronze on day 9 of the Commonwealth Games 2022. Vinesh Phogat,
Ravi Dahiya and Naveen in wrestling and Bhavina Patel in para table tennis won
gold medals. Priyanka Goswami and Avinash Sable in athletics and men's lawn
bowls team (men's fours) clinched silver medal. Pooja Gehlot, Pooja Sihag and
Deepak Nehra in wrestling, Jaismine Lamboria, Rohit Tokas and Mohammad
Hussamuddin in boxing and Sonalben Manubhai Patel in para table tennis won
bronze medal. India’s medal tally reaches 40 with 13 gold, 11 silver and 16
bronze medals. President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and Indians from all corner of the country
congratulated medal winners for their achievements.
President Droupadi Murmu congratulated the medal
winners. President congratulated
Priyanka and tweeted, “Congratulations to Priyanka Goswami for winning silver
in racewalking at Commonwealth Games. Becoming the first Indian woman to win a
medal in race walking you have opened a new chapter of achievements. Your feat
will inspire millions, especially our girls.”
In another tweet President said, “Congratulations to Avinash Sable for winning
silver at #Steeplechase in #CommonwealthGames. You have been consistently
raising your level of performance which is an inspiring aspect of your success.
My best wishes to you for your future endeavours.”
Congratulating Bhavina President tweeted, “Tokyo Paralympics 2020 silver
medallist, Bhavina Patel has made India proud again. Congratulations Bhavina
for winning gold in Para Table Tennis at #CommonwealthGames. You epitomise the
triumph of spirit over obstacles. People should draw inspiration from your
example.”
In another tweet President said, “Congratulations to Rohit Tokas for winning
bronze in boxing at #CommonwealthGames. You held your ground in a close
bout, showing your firmness of resolve and fortitude. It is a praiseworthy
performance from you.”
Wishing Sonalben President
tweeted, “Congratulations to Sonalben Patel for winning bronze in Para Table
Tennis at #CommonwealthGames. Sportspersons like you inspire people into
believing that no physical limitations can subdue the indomitable spirit to
excel. You are a source of inspiration for everyone.”
President also tweeted,
“Congratulations to Deepak Nehra for winning bronze in wrestling at
#CommonwealthGames. You have achieved high level of excellence at a very young
age. Based on your promising debut, India looks forward to many glorious feats
from you.”
Congratulating Mohammed Hussamuddin
for winning bronze in boxing at Commonwealth Games President tweeted,
“Your second consecutive CWG medal demonstrates your consistency &
dedication. Your success will inspire many youngsters.”
Congratulating Pooja Sihag for winning bronze in
wrestling at Commonwealth Games President tweeted, “You overcame odds to reach
this level of international sporting excellence. Your grit and determination
should inspire millions, including women.”
Congratulating Naveen President tweeted, “Heartiest congratulations to the very
young and immensely talented Naveen for winning gold medal in wrestling at
#CWG2022. This young man embodies a bold new India earning for itself a larger
share of global glory. Well done, Naveen! You have miles to go and earn many
accolades.”
Congratulating Vinesh President
tweeted, “Heartiest congratulations & highest appreciation for Vinesh
Phogat. She creates history by winning third consecutive gold in wrestling at
#CWG2022.Vinesh enters Hall of Fame among all time wrestling greats with this
victory. She is an icon inspiring millions, specially girls.”
Congratulating
Ravi President tweeted, “Heartiest congratulations for an exceptional
performance by Ravi Kumar Dahiya in winning the gold medal in wrestling
#CommonwealthGames. Your commanding display and historic win shall be etched in
the memory of sports lovers. You have brought glory to India. Keep it up.”
Wishing Pooja Gehlot President tweeted, “Heartiest congratulations to Pooja
Gehlot for winning bronze medal in #CommonwealthGames. You have overcome major
problems to excel at international competitive sports. Our youth, especially
girls should seek inspiration from you.”
In another tweet President
tweeted, “Congratulations to young boxer Jaismine Lamboria for winning bronze
in her debut #CommonwealthGames. Your valiant fight and resilience have made
India proud and are inspirational for our youth, specially the
girls.”
Wishing lawn bowls team President tweeted, “Congratulations to Team India
-Sunil Bahadur, Navneet Singh, Chandan Kumar Singh & Dinesh Kumar for
winning silver in lawn bowls at #CWG2022. Along with the special performance
by women's team, your excellent teamwork & success have opened new
horizons for our young players.”
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi also congratulated all the medal winners. Congratulating Bhavina PM said in a tweet, “The remarkable
@BhavinaOfficial gives us one more occasion to be proud! She wins the
prestigious Gold medal in Para Table Tennis, her first CWG medal. I hope her
achievements motivate India's youth to pursue Table Tennis. I wish Bhavina the
very best for her upcoming endeavours.”
Congratulating Sonal PM tweeted,
“When talent, temperament and tenacity combine, nothing is impossible. Sonal
Patel has shown this in letter and spirit by winning a Bronze medal in Para Table
Tennis. Congratulations to her. I pray that she continues to distinguish
herself in the coming times. #Cheer4India”
Mohammad Hussamuddin is an excellent boxer who has succeeded in many sporting
events. Powered by wonderful techniques and a spirit of resilience, this bright
athlete wins a Bronze medal in the Men's 57kg event at Birmingham. Congrats to
him. I wish him the very best.
Elated by the accomplishment of Rohit Tokas. I congratulate him on winning the
Bronze medal in Boxing. His hardwork and perseverance have given great results.
I hope he attains even more success in the coming times.
Pooja Sihag has made a mark for
herself as a talented wrestler. She has overcome many challenges thanks to her
never say die attitude. She has won a Bronze at the CWG 2022. Congratulations
to her. I am confident she will keep making India proud in the times to come.