"Naturally, it hurts when you miss gold": Lovepreet Singh vows better show ahead of Asian Games after CWG silver
Glasgow, July 31
Indian weightlifter Lovepreet Singh expressed disappointment after narrowly missing out on gold by just one kilogram at the Commonwealth Games 2026, but vowed to come back stronger in future competitions, including the Asian Games.
He dedicated his silver medal to his coach Vijay Sharma, Indian Weightlifting Federation officials, the Indian Government, and Indian Navy's Captain Vijay Kumar, thanking them for their continued support throughout his journey.
Singh clinched the silver medal in the men's +110 kg heavyweight category at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026.
"I missed out on the gold. Naturally, it hurts when you miss the gold. I'll do better in the upcoming competitions, like the Asian Games... I would like to dedicate my medal to my coach, Vijay Sharma, the Indian Weightlifting Federation's Sahdev Sir, the Indian Government, and Captain Vijay Kumar of the Indian Navy. They have all supported me tremendously, and I want to thank them all very much," Singh told ANI.
Lovepreet was sensational throughout the competition. Consistent and composed from his opening lift to his fifth attempt, the Indian stayed comfortably ahead of the field and appeared firmly in control of the gold medal race.
Lovepreet took the lead with three successful lifts in the snatch, with the highest being 176 kg.
However, Liti produced one of the most memorable moments of the competition, successfully lifting a massive 223kg in the clean and jerk with his final attempt to snatch victory.
The New Zealander overturned a daunting 15 kg deficit with a single lift, edging Lovepreet by the narrowest possible margin, just one kilogram denying the Indian a memorable gold despite his outstanding effort.
The silver medal marks an improvement on the bronze he won at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
With Lovepreet's silver, India added one more medal to its tally as the weightlifting competition at the Commonwealth Games 2026 came to a close.
His silver was India's ninth medal in weightlifting and para-weightlifting events combined.
— ANI
Reader Comments
One kilo! That's so close, yet so far. 😔 But what a fighter Lovepreet is! Dedicated his medal to everyone who supported him, that shows his character. The 223kg lift by the New Zealander was legendary, but our boy gave his all. Silver at CWG is no small feat. Proud of you, Lovepreet! Best of luck for the Asian Games. 🏋️♂️
Impressive showing from Lovepreet, but losing gold by a single kilogram must be gutting. New Zealand's Liti pulled off something special with that 223kg clean and jerk—truly a moment of brilliance. That said, Lovepreet's consistency and composure were top-notch. He's got the talent to go far. Curious to see how he performs at the Asian Games against stronger competition from China and Iran.
Respect to Lovepreet for acknowledging the Navy and government support—it's rare to see athletes give credit like that. But honestly, missing gold by 1kg after dominating the whole competition hurts more because it shows he was so close yet lost due to one lift. Hope the federation reviews his training and helps him close that gap for the Asian Games. Silver is great, but we want that gold! 💪
So close! 😢 Lovepreet gave everything, and that silver is well-deserved. The way he took the lead with 176kg in snatch was brilliant. Liti's 223kg was a world-class effort, but our boy didn't lose—he just met a better moment. Athletes like him inspire the next generation. India's weightlifting future looks bright with him and others. Best wishes for the Asian Games, Lovepreet! Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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