What happened
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated Commonwealth Games medal winners from boxing, judo, and para-athletics. The felicitation included awarding cash prizes and urging medal winners to keep contributing to Indian sport after their competitive careers through mentoring and inspiring younger athletes.
The ceremony featured boxing medal winners, with India described as topping the medal tally, and also included honours for judo achievers and para-athletes. Mandaviya was presented a signed jersey during the event.
Mandaviya urged athletes to carry forward the morale boost from the Commonwealth Games to win more medals at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. He encouraged silver and bronze medallists to strive for gold, while he urged gold medallists to sustain excellence. Mandaviya also asked athletes not to forget coaches’ guidance, describing mentorship as important in athletes’ lives.
Background and earlier position
India’s multi-sport performance often leads to post-event recognition programmes by government and sports bodies. Such felicitation events typically aim to acknowledge medal achievements and to reinforce athlete motivation for the next major competitions. In this news account, the stated focus is athlete continuation beyond the medals—especially mentoring younger athletes.