Karnataka's Champions Make State Proud at International Games

Bengaluru, October 26: Karnataka Governor Dr. Sudha Yadav has offered warm congratulations to the state's athletes who performed brilliantly at the Commonwealth Games, the Asian Games and the Asian Para Games. Their accomplishments, she noted, have strengthened the identity of both Karnataka and the country.

Cricketer Shreyanka Patil won gold at the Asian Games 2026. Poovamma MR earned gold and silver in athletics, while Pranavi Urs took home gold and silver in golf. Mohit HS delivered a gold medal in hockey.

The Governor also acknowledged the performances of Tilottama Sen, who won silver in shooting, and Aditi Ashok, who claimed silver in golf. Ayush Shetty's bronze in badminton and Sneha SS's bronze in athletics were also praised.

Shilpa KS was recognised for winning bronze in para-athletics at the Commonwealth Games. At the Asian Para Games, Soumya won gold in para-athletics and Radha Venkatesh secured silver. Bronze medals went to Sharath Makanahalli Shankarappa in para-athletics, Swathik Patil, Tejas Nandakumar and Niranjan Mukundan in para-swimming, and Pallavi Kaluvehalli Manjunath in para-badminton.

The Governor commended the athletes for their steadfast dedication, discipline and perseverance. She expressed confidence that their success would encourage young athletes to work toward their goals and help Karnataka and India achieve greater success at upcoming international events.

India ranked fourth at the Commonwealth Games 2026 held in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2, with 39 medals in total: 13 gold, 17 silver and 9 bronze.

At the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan, which ran from September 19 to October 4, India won 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze, and finished fourth on the medal tally.

India also secured fourth place at the Asian Para Games 2026, held in Aichi-Nagoya from October 18 to 24, with 114 medals: 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze.