Even as Indians around the country erupted in elation as the country bagged a second gold in UK, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated weightlifter Jeremy Lalrinnunga for winning the gold medal at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games and said he has brought immense pride and glory to the nation at a young age.
President Murmu, while wishing him more such moments of glory, tweeted: “Your self-belief despite injury during the event enabled you to create history & inspire millions.Your podium finish has filled Indians with pride.”
On the same lines the Prime Minister also lauded the 19-year-old. “Our Yuva Shakti is creating history! Congratulations to @raltejeremy, who has won a Gold in his very first CWG and has set a phenomenal CWG record as well,” Modi said in a tweet.
“At a young age he’s brought immense pride and glory. Best wishes to him for his future endeavours,” the Prime Minister said in his greeting.