Narender Berwal's Boxing Anecdote Amuses PM Modi

During a recent interaction with Commonwealth Games medallists in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was amused by a story shared by Indian boxer Narender Berwal. Berwal, who secured a silver medal in the men's 90+kg category at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, recounted an incident from the 2015 World Military Games where he defeated a Pakistani opponent.

The Pakistani boxer expressed his frustration over the frequent mention of the name 'Narender' in his life, stating that he had developed a dislike for the name due to its association with Berwal, his coach, and Modi. This light-hearted moment occurred as Modi congratulated the athletes for their achievements and listened to their memorable experiences from the Games.

Berwal's silver medal contributed to India's historic boxing performance at the Commonwealth Games, where the country won a total of 10 medals, including seven golds and three silvers. India finished fourth overall in the medal tally, achieving its best-ever results in the event.