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Commonwealth Weightlifting News - Latest Updates & Headlines

Ajith Narayana strikes gold at Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships, secures CWG Glasgow 2026 berth

Ahmedabad, August 27: India's Ajith Narayana delivered a stellar performance to clinch the gold medal in the men's 71kg weight category at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 on Wednesday. The 26-year-old lifted a combined total of 317kg (145kg snatch + 172kg clean and jerk), not only securing the top podium finish but also booking his ticket to the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2026 in Glasgow, as per Olympics.com.

Chanu credits hard work, coaches after gold at Commonwealth Weightlifting C'ships

Ahmedabad, Aug 25: Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu marked her golden return to action by clinching the women’s 48kg title at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad on Monday. It was her first competitive appearance since finishing fourth at the Paris Olympics last year, and the Indian star did not disappoint, lifting 84kg in snatch and 109kg in clean & jerk for a total of 193kg to take gold.

Bangladesh pull out of Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships

Ahmedabad, Aug 22: The upcoming Commonwealth Senior, Junior & Youth Weightlifting Championships will witness the participation of 291 athletes from 28 countries, though Bangladesh has refused to participate, the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) announced on Friday.