Commonwealth Weightlifting News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Winning gold medal in Commonwealth Championships was memorable, says Mirabai Chanu
New Delhi, Sep 12: Nearly a year after finishing fourth in the 2024 Paris Olympics, Mirabai Chanu made a triumphant return by winning the gold medal in the women’s 48kg category in the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships.
Mehak claims silver, Lovepreet settles for bronze as India ends Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 with 13 medals
Ahmedabad, August 30: Mehak Sharma and Lovepreet Singh added two more medals to India's tally after clinching a silver and bronze, respectively, on the firnal day of the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 on Saturday, as per the Olympics website.
Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025: Dilbag misses gold by whisker to settle for silver, Vanshita claims bronze
Ahmedabad, August 29: India's stellar form at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 continued on Friday with Dilbag Singh and Vanshita Verma adding two more medals to the nation's tally.
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.
CM Mamata Banerjee hails Koyel Bar for big record-breaking wins at Commonwealth Championships
Kolkata, Aug 27: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday congratulated West Bengal's young weightlifter Koyel Bar, who broke youth world records at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship in Ahmedabad.
Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships: Bindyarani bags silver; 17-year-old Koyel sets new youth record
Ahmedabad, August 27: India's Bindyarani Devi, Muthupandi Raja and Sneha Soren dazzled at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 in Ahmedabad by clinching silver medals on Tuesday. However, the headlines belonged to 17-year-old Koyel Bar, who stole the spotlight by breaking the youth world records, according to Olympics.com.
Mirabai Chanu wins Gold at Commonwealth weightlifting Championships, credits relentless hard work
Ahmedabad, August 26: Former world champion and Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu won gold at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad on Monday, describing the victory as a result of "relentless hard work".
Union Sports Minister Mandaviya hails Champion Chanu on Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships gold
New Delhi, August 25: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh hailed former world champion and Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu on securing a gold medal in the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad on Monday.
Mirabai Chanu secured gold in Commonwealth Weightlifting C'ships on competitive return, books spot in 2026 CWG
Ahmedabad, August 25: Former world champion and Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu made a victorious return to action with a gold medal at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships at Ahmedabad on Monday.
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.
Mirabai Chanu wins gold at Commonwealth Weightlifting C'ships
Ahmedabad, Aug 25: Olympic medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu marked a golden return to action as she won the gold medal in the women's 48 kg category at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships on Monday.
By 2047, India aims to be among top five sporting countries: Sports Minister Mandaviya
Ahmedabad, August 25: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya revealed that India is aiming to feature among the top five sporting nations by 2047, the year in which the country will celebrate its 100th year of independence.
Sports Minister Mandaviya inaugurates Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Aug 24: The Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship 2025 began with fanfare at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Ahmedabad, Aug 24: The Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship 2025 began with fanfare at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
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.
Gujarat's heritage city to host major international sports events
Gandhinagar, August 19: Gujarat, long known for its trade and enterprise, is now poised to make its mark on the global sporting stage. In the coming years, the heritage city of Ahmedabad will proudly host prestigious international sporting events.