Prez, PM congratulates Jeremy Lalrinnunga for bagging gold at CWG

New Delhi, July 31 : 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."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 Mens 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 hes brought immense pride and glory.

Best wishes to him for his future endeavours."ssb/shs #commonwealthgames.

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