A result of discipline and commitment: Rajnath Singh, Mandaviya hail Indian weightlifters' medal show at CWG 2026
New Delhi, July 27
Indian weightlifting delivered the biggest highlights of Day 4 at the Commonwealth Games, with Mirabai Chanu winning gold in the women's 48kg final, while Rishikanta Singh and Mathupandi Raja securing silver in the men's 60kg and 65kg finals, respectively.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya lauded the Indian weightlifter's performance in Glasgow.
Rishikanta opened India's weightlifting campaign with a silver medal in the men's 60kg event. Then, Mirabai won the gold in the women's 48 kg, completing a hat-trick of weightlifting titles at CWG. Raja secured India's third weightlifting medal of the day with a silver in the men's 65kg final, finishing with a total lift of 286kg.
"Congratulations to Raja Muthupandi on securing the silver medal in the Men's 65 kg Weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026. This outstanding performance is a result of his discipline, resilience and unwavering commitment. The entire nation celebrates his achievement and wishes him continued success in his future endeavours," Rajnath Singh posted on X.
"Congratulations to Mirabai Chanu on winning the gold medal in weightlifting at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. Her unwavering determination and relentless pursuit of excellence have brought glory to the nation. This remarkable achievement reflects the spirit of perseverance and dedication that continues to inspire millions of young Indians. Wishing her continued success and many more laurels in the years to come," he said in another post.
"Proud Moment for Indian Weightlifting! Many congratulations to Raja Muthupandi for clinching silver in men's 65 kg weightlifting,' Mandaviya shared on X.
"A hat-trick of GOLD medals! Congratulations to @mirabai_chanu on clinching the gold medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Your unwavering dedication, remarkable consistency, and extraordinary strength continue to make India proud on the global stage," the sports minister wrote on X.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Incredible performance by the Indian weightlifting team! Mirabai Chanu's hat-trick of gold medals is historic and a testament to her hard work and dedication. Rishikanta and Raja also showed amazing strength and technique. This is a proud moment for India and a great sign for the future of Indian sports. 🇮🇳
बहुत गर्व है। मिराबाई ने तो जैसे अपना घोड़ा बना लिया है CWG पर। 😄 लेकिन गंभीरता से, ये दिखाता है कि अगर सही ट्रेनिंग और मेंटल सपोर्ट मिले तो हमारे खिलाड़ी दुनिया में टॉप पर पहुंच सकते हैं। उम्मीद है कि सरकार वेटलिफ्टिंग और अन्य छोटे खेलों पर भी ध्यान देगी, न सिर्फ क्रिकेट पर। 💪
Rajnath Singh ji and Mandaviya ji's words are well deserved. But I hope the appreciation doesn't stop at social media posts. We need to ensure these athletes get long-term financial support, world-class coaching, and better facilities. Look at the culture of sports in countries like China or USA - they don't just cheer, they invest. Let's walk the talk. Still, three medals in one day? Brilliant stuff! 🏋️
Raja Muthupandi ne 286kg उठाकर सिल्वर जीता - ये सुनकर मेरी आंख
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