India wrapped up a strong campaign at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad, finishing with a total of 13 medals. On the final day, Mehak Sharma clinched silver in the women’s +86kg category, while Lovepreet Singh secured bronze in the men’s +110kg category.
1. Mehak Sharma Shines with Silver
- Lifted a total of 253kg (110kg snatch + 143kg clean & jerk).
- Samoa’s Iuniarra Sipaia took gold with 261kg, while Nigeria’s Mary Taiwo Osijo secured bronze with 231kg.
2. Lovepreet Singh Claims Bronze
- Recorded a total of 380kg (175kg snatch + 205kg clean & jerk).
- Gold went to Samoa’s Sanele Mao (401kg), while New Zealand’s David Liti won silver (397kg).
3. Tushar Chaudhary Wins in youth Category
- Clinched first place in the youth men’s +94kg event with a total lift of 285kg.
- Finished ahead of Sri Lanka’s Nejitha Nethsahan (197kg).
4. India’s Medal Tally – A Strong Finish
- Total of 13 medals in the senior category:
- 3 Gold
- 7 Silver
- 3 Bronze
5. Key Early Wins
- Tokyo olympics silver medallist Mirabai Chanu secured gold in the women’s 48kg category, booking her spot for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
- Rishikanta Singh, N. Ajith, and V. Ajaya Babu also earned qualification.
6. international Competition Highlights
- Junior and youth categories saw top performances from Malaysia, New Zealand, Samoa, Fiji, and Canada, adding to the event's competitive spirit.
7. India’s Rising Weightlifting Strength
The strong medal haul reflects India’s growing dominance in weightlifting, with young athletes making a mark alongside seasoned champions..jpg)
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