Union Minister of Women and Child Development Smt. Annpurna Devi has praised the exceptional performance of India's women athletes at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. The Minister highlighted that women athletes powered Team India's golden campaign by winning 8 of India's 13 gold medals across various sports disciplines including Boxing, Weightlifting, Judo, and Para Athletics. Specifically, five Indian women boxers clinched gold medals, showcasing India's growing dominance and depth in the sport.
In a social media post on platform 'X', the Minister stated that the courage, resilience, and excellence demonstrated by these athletes reflect the remarkable rise of women in Indian sports. She emphasized that these achievements are inspiring a new generation of girls to dream big, pursue excellence, and proudly represent India on the global stage. The Minister also credited the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for enabling India's daughters to script a new era of sporting excellence.
The press release was issued by the Ministry of Women and Child Development on August 3, 2026, as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, with release ID 2293633.