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Kasthuri Rajamani’s historic powerlifting silver earns congratulations from Prime Minister Modi

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Date21 October 2026 (Wednesday)
Time7:06 PM
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Kasthuri Rajamani won silver in the women’s -67kg event at the Asian Para Games 2026, giving India its first medal in that category. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated her on the lift and the milestone.

Modi welcomed the result as an important moment for Indian para powerlifting. He praised Rajamani’s perseverance and dedication to excellence, recognising the qualities that made the achievement special.

The Prime Minister’s Office shared the congratulatory tribute through X.

The message highlighted a historic achievement for Indian para powerlifting.

Rajamani’s women’s -67kg silver at the Asian Para Games 2026 marked India’s first podium finish in the category. Modi celebrated the lift that secured the medal and recognised the perseverance and commitment behind her performance.

The Prime Minister’s tribute combined congratulations for Rajamani’s silver in the women’s -67kg event at the Asian Para Games 2026 with recognition of its national significance. His message applauded her sporting effort and described the medal as a historic milestone for Indian para powerlifting.

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