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A Result Of Discipline And Commitment: Rajnath Singh, Mandaviya Hail Indian Weightlifters' Medal Show At CWG 2026

By IANS News July 27, 2026 • 14:37 PM View: 1

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh: 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.