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Bindyarani Devi Wins Bronze In Women's 58kg Weightlifting

Indian lifter Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam wins bronze, Nigeria's Rafiatu Lawal takes gold

Mumbai Alert · Sports Desk
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Sports Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Mon, 27 July 2026 at 10:09 pm
Bindyarani Devi Wins Bronze In Women's 58kg Weightlifting

India's Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam has won the bronze medal in the women's 58kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. The Indian lifter finished with a combined total of 199kg to secure a place on the podium.

Bindyarani stayed in the medal race throughout the competition and produced a strong overall performance to finish third. This is another major achievement for the Manipur weightlifter, who had also won a silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Nigeria's Rafiatu Lawal dominated the event to win the gold medal with a total lift of 229kg, while Canada's Ann Sophie Taschereau claimed the silver medal after lifting 215kg.

Bindyarani's bronze added another medal to India's tally in Glasgow. Earlier in the day, Gyaneshwari Yadav had won silver in the women's 53kg category, making it another successful day for the Indian weightlifting contingent at the Commonwealth Games.

The Indian weightlifting team has been performing well at the Commonwealth Games 2026, with several medals won so far. Bindyarani's achievement is a testament to her hard work and dedication to the sport.

The Commonwealth Games 2026 are being held in Glasgow, and the event has seen participation from athletes from all over the world. The Indian contingent has been performing well, with several medals won in various events.

Bindyarani's win is a significant achievement for Indian weightlifting, and it is expected to inspire young athletes to take up the sport. The Indian government has been supporting the development of weightlifting in the country, and the results are visible in the performance of Indian lifters at international events.

The Commonwealth Games 2026 will continue until August 2026, and India is expected to win more medals in various events. The Indian contingent is being cheered on by fans back home, and the athletes are determined to make the country proud.

In conclusion, Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam's bronze medal win in the women's 58kg weightlifting event is a significant achievement for Indian weightlifting. It is a testament to her hard work and dedication to the sport, and it is expected to inspire young athletes to take up weightlifting.

Frequently asked questions

Who won the gold medal in the women's 58kg weightlifting event?

Nigeria's Rafiatu Lawal won the gold medal with a total lift of 229kg.

What is Bindyarani Devi's previous achievement in the Commonwealth Games?

Bindyarani Devi won a silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

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