The four weightlifters - Chandrika Tarafdar (Women's 48kg), Jyoti Mal (women's 53kg), Akshay Bhagwan (Men's 62kg) and Manpreet Kaur (women's 63kg) - were not considered for medals but were provided with certificates of participation, reports Xinhua.

Indian weightlifting coach Narendra Kumar said he was at a loss when he learnt of the disqualification. "We came here and no one told us there's a problem. And before the match, they were disqualified," said Kumar.