President and Prime Minister congratulate the medal winners
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# Shushila Devi Likmabam, Vijay Kumar Yadav and Harjinder Kaur emerge as medal winners on Day4
# President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulate medal winners for their extraordinary performance
NEW DELHI, August 02 2022: India won three medals on Day 4 of Commonwealth Games 2022 at Birmingham. Judoka Shushila Devi Likmabam won the silver medal in the women’s 48kg category, Judo star Vijay Kumar Yadav clinched bronze in the men 60 kg category and weightlifter Harjinder Kaur won the bronze medal in the women’s 71kg event. India’s medal tally reaches to 9 with 3 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze medals. President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indians from all corners of the country congratulated players for their performances.
In a tweet President Droupadi Murmu said, “Your impressive performance has won you countless admirers and inspired millions of girls. India is proud of you.”
Congratulations to Shushila Devi on winning silver medal in Judo at the #CommonwealthGames. Your impressive performance has won you countless admirers and inspired millions of girls. India is proud of you.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 1, 2022
President also tweeted, “Congratulations to Harjinder Kaur for winning the bronze medal in weightlifting at Commonwealth Games. She has overcome many a hurdle in her life to reach the podium. It is a very inspiring story for all. May you achieve greater glory in the years to come.”
Congratulations to Harjinder Kaur for winning the bronze medal in weightlifting at #CommonwealthGames. She has overcome many a hurdle in her life to reach the podium. It is a very inspiring story for all. May you achieve greater glory in the years to come.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 2, 2022
In another tweet President tweeted, “An inspired performance by Vijay Kumar Yadav in his first Commonwealth Games. Congratulations for winning bronze medal in men's 60 kg judo. Your dominance in the earlier rounds demonstrated your abilities that brought you the medal. I wish you more success in the future.”
An inspired performance by Vijay Kumar Yadav in his first #CommonwealthGames. Congratulations for winning bronze medal in men's 60 kg judo. Your dominance in the earlier rounds demonstrated your abilities that brought you the medal. I wish you more success in the future.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 1, 2022
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Shushila Devi Likmabam, Vijay Kumar Yadav and Harjinder Kaur. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; "Elated by the exceptional performance by Shushila Devi Likmabam. Congratulations to her on winning the silver medal. She has demonstrated remarkable skill and resilience. Best wishes for her future endeavours."
Elated by the exceptional performance by Shushila Devi Likmabam. Congratulations to her on winning the Silver medal. She has demonstrated remarkable skill and resilience. Best wishes for her future endeavours. pic.twitter.com/fZ5t49WjKV
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 1, 2022
PM tweeted, "Vijay Kumar Yadav has won a Bronze medal in Judo at the CWG and made the nation proud. His success augurs well for the future of sports in India. May he continue to scale new heights of success in the times to come."
Vijay Kumar Yadav has won a Bronze medal in Judo at the CWG and made the nation proud. His success augurs well for the future of sports in India. May he continue to scale new heights of success in the times to come. pic.twitter.com/NkY2HkvKwR
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 1, 2022
In another tweet PM said, “Our weightlifting contingent has performed exceptionally well at the Birmingham CWG. Continuing this, Harjinder Kaur wins a Bronze medal. Congratulations to her for this special accomplishment. Best wishes to her for her future endeavours.”
Our weightlifting contingent has performed exceptionally well at the Birmingham CWG. Continuing this, Harjinder Kaur wins a Bronze medal. Congratulations to her for this special accomplishment. Best wishes to her for her future endeavours. pic.twitter.com/0dPzgkWT3y
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 2, 2022