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Commonwealth Games 2026: India lifted by more silverware
Updated On: 28 July, 2026 08:50 AM IST | Glasgow | Agencies
Gyaneshwari Yadav and Raja Muthupandi secure silver medals in women’s 53kg and men’s 65kg categories respectively, while Bindyarani Devi wins bronze in women’s 58kg as country’s weightlifters continue to shine at Glasgow Commonwealth Games with five medals so far

India’s Gyaneshwari Yadav competes in the women’s 53kg weightlifting final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Monday. Pics/PTI
Weightlifter Gyaneshwari Yadav continued India’s medal rush, clinching silver as records were broken left, right and centre in a riveting women’s 53kg competition, while experienced weightlifter Bindyarani Devi won the bronze medal in the women’s 58kg category at the Commonwealth Games here on Monday.
Bindyarani lifted 87 in the snatch section, and 112kg in clean and jerk for a total lift of 199kg.


