The President and the Prime Minister on Sunday congratulated weightlifter, Jeremy Lalrinnunga on winning gold medal at Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

In a tweet President Droupadi Mumru said, "Congratulations, Jeremy Lalrinnunga for winning gold in Weightlifting at #CommonwealthGames. Your self-belief despite injury during the event enabled you to create history & inspire millions.Your podium finish has filled Indians with pride. Wishing you more such moments of glory."

Prez, PM congratulates Jeremy Lalrinnunga for bagging gold at CWG.
Prez, PM congratulates Jeremy Lalrinnunga for bagging gold at CWG.IANS

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, in a tweet, said, "Our weightlifters continue to make India proud with their stupendous performances. Heartiest congratulations to @raltejeremy for bagging a gold medal in Men's 67kg weightlifting competition at @birminghamcg22. My best wishes for his future endeavours."

Congratulating Lalrinnunga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, "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. At a young age he's brought immense pride and glory. Best wishes to him for his future endeavours."

(With inputs from IANS)

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