PM Modi praises boxer Lovlina over distorted India map

In a video posted on his YouTube handle on Monday, PM Modi praised Lovlina's spirit and recalled a moment from the Games where she showcased her pride for the country. During the interaction, PM Modi asked Lovlina about an incident involving restaurant staff during.

The distorted Indian map came to light after the boxer raised the matter during a visit to the eatery in Glasgow. Lovlina explained that after India's strong performance on the final day of the competition, with several athletes winning medals, she felt emotional and.

What Happened

Our performance was so good, and it was the last day. Everyone had won, and there were so many Indians there.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised boxer Lovlina Borgohain for raising an objection over a distorted map of India displayed at a restaurant in Glasgow during the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

• Borgohain also shared her experience of the Commonwealth Games 2026 with the Prime Minister during an interaction with India's medal winners at his residence, highlighting the country's historic performance in boxing.

• India scripted history in boxing at the Commonwealth Games 2026, topping the medal standings with seven gold and three silver medals.

Key Details

I felt a bit bad (about the situation), so I spoke to them firmly and made a request, sir. PM Modi praised the moment, saying it reflected a deep sense of national pride among athletes beyond just winning medals.

• The 10-medal haul became India's best-ever boxing performance at the Commonwealth Games, surpassing the previous record of six gold medals jointly held by England (1934 and 2018) and Canada (1986).

• The Glasgow Games concluded after 11 days of competition, with Scotland formally handing over the Commonwealth Games flag and ceremonial baton to India, which will host the landmark centenary edition of the multi-sport event.

• In the times when negativity is becoming a USP in the news business, Awaz -The Voice (www.awazthevoice.in) has been bringing out positive stories of human resilience, cooperation, mutual existence, and peaceful living from across.

Why It Matters

In that moment of victory--happiness, joy, being with teammates after the games are over--in such a mood of fun and laughter, to look at that map and register it... I'm telling the truth, this video of yours is extraordinary.

• India ended its Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow with 39 medals, including 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze, to finish fourth in the overall medal standings.

• The Olympic medallist also credited the Khelo India initiative for helping young athletes emerge and strengthening India's sporting ecosystem.

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