Gold Medalist Soman Rana Praises Inspiration from Ministerial Meet

Gold‑medalist Soman Rana, who clinched the top spot in the Men’s Shot Put F57 at the Commonwealth Games 2026, met State Minister BL Verma in New Delhi on Monday. The meeting followed a brief audience with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Rana expressed his excitement, saying, “Meeting the Prime Minister and the Minister after returning from Glasgow fills us with pride and confidence. Their encouragement fuels our desire to win more medals in future Games.”

Minister Verma presented Rana with a bouquet and a shawl, acknowledging his contribution to India’s medal tally. The minister’s remarks highlighted the nation’s collective pride in the athletes’ performance.

Other medalists, including silver‑winner Shubham Juyal and gold‑winner Sharmila Dhankhar, echoed Rana’s sentiments, emphasizing that such recognition from senior officials strengthens their resolve to excel on the international stage.

The ceremony underscored the growing emphasis of the Indian government on para‑sports, aiming to provide athletes with the support needed to achieve world‑class results.