India Jumps to 8th in CWG 2026 Medal Tally

India had a successful day at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, with their weightlifting team winning three medals on Sunday. The Indian lifters lived up to their reputation as a powerhouse in Commonwealth weightlifting, winning at least one medal in all three events contested.

Mirabai Chanu, a legendary weightlifter, clinched India's first gold medal of CWG 2026, making it a hat-trick of golds in the Commonwealth Games. She lifted a commanding 190kg, with a best effort of 85kg in snatch and 105kg in clean and jerk, setting the games and Commonwealth record.

Rishikanta Singh and Raja Muthupandi won silver medals in the men's 60kg and 65kg categories, respectively. Rishikanta matched the Games record by lifting 121kg in the snatch, but managed only 143kg in the clean and jerk, allowing Malaysia's Mohamad Aniq Kasdan to overtake him and claim the gold.

Raja, from Tamil Nadu, bounced back in style after narrowly missing the podium at the Gold Coast Games eight years ago. He lifted 126kg in the snatch and 160kg in the clean and jerk for a combined total of 286kg to secure his medal.

The medals won by the Indian weightlifters took India's overall tally to 4 medals at the Games, jumping to 8th in the medal tally. Mirabai's gold medal helped India pip New Zealand and Wales in the medal table.

The Indian weightlifting team's performance has been impressive, with at least one medal won in all three events contested on the day. The team's success has boosted India's chances of winning more medals at the Games.

The Commonwealth Games 2026 are being held in Glasgow, with athletes from around the world competing in various events. The Games have seen some exciting moments, with India's weightlifting team being one of the highlights.

India's performance at the Commonwealth Games has been improving over the years, with the country winning more medals in each edition. The weightlifting team's success is a testament to the country's growing strength in the sport.

The medals won by the Indian weightlifters have brought joy to the country, with fans celebrating their success on social media. The team's performance has also boosted the country's morale, with many hoping for more medals to be won in the coming days.

In conclusion, India's weightlifting team has made the country proud, winning three medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026. The team's success has taken India to 8th in the medal tally, and fans are hoping for more medals to be won in the coming days.