Indian Weightlifters Set Sights on Gold at 2030 Commonwealth Games

Indian weightlifters Harjinder Kaur and Gyaneshwari Yadav, fresh off their silver medal wins at the Commonwealth Games 2026, are determined to clinch gold at the 2030 edition in Ahmedabad. With a total of eight medals earned by the Indian team in Glasgow, including a standout performance by Mirabai Chanu, the athletes reflect on their journeys and the hard work that led them to success. As India prepares to host the Commonwealth Games again, both weightlifters express their commitment to achieving gold on home soil, marking a significant milestone in their careers.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 3, 2026, 23:54 IST

Aiming for Gold in 2030

Indian weightlifters Harjinder Kaur and Gyaneshwari Yadav, who recently earned silver medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, have expressed their determination to secure gold for India in the next competition scheduled for 2030 in Ahmedabad.

The Indian weightlifting team achieved a total of eight medals at the CWG 2026, which included one gold, six silvers, and a bronze. Mirabai Chanu's victory in the women's 48 kg category was particularly noteworthy, marking her third consecutive Commonwealth gold.

Gyaneshwari Yadav set a national record in the women's 53 kg category with a combined lift of 199 kg, earning her a silver medal. Lovepreet Singh also made headlines with a national record in the snatch lift for the +110 kg category, lifting 176 kg.

Other notable performances included silver medals from Rishikanta Singh (men's 60 kg), Muthupandi Raja (men's 65 kg), Ajaya Babu (men's 79 kg), and Harjinder Kaur (women's 69 kg), along with a bronze from Bindyarani Devi (women's 58 kg).

During a felicitation event hosted by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Harjinder dedicated her medal to her family and coaches, acknowledging their crucial support. After upgrading her medal from bronze in 2022 to silver in Glasgow, she is now focused on achieving gold on home turf.

"I want to thank my family for their unwavering support and my coaches, Paramjit Sharma and Jaspal Singh, for their motivation. I won bronze in 2022, and now with a silver, my goal is to secure gold in India. It would be an incredible achievement," Harjinder stated.

Gyaneshwari shared her journey, highlighting the hard work and sacrifices involved. She expressed gratitude to her parents and emphasized her rigorous training schedule, which often meant not returning home for months.

"My journey has been filled with challenges, but my parents' support has been invaluable. I trained relentlessly, often without taking Sundays off. This dedication has led to my silver medal, and I am committed to giving my all for gold in 2030," she remarked.

The 2026 Commonwealth Games adopted a compact format, resulting in the exclusion of several traditional Indian medal-winning events such as shooting, wrestling, and badminton.

India secured fourth place in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games medal tally, finishing with 39 medals: 13 gold, 17 silver, and nine bronze. The ceremonial handover of the Commonwealth Games Flag marked the beginning of India's preparations to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, returning to India after the 2010 edition in New Delhi and making its debut in Gujarat.

This momentous occasion signifies a new chapter for Indian sports as the nation gears up to welcome athletes from across the Commonwealth for the landmark 2030 edition. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports aims to restore traditional sports while developing world-class infrastructure to achieve a record medal haul.