Indian Weightlifters Set Sights on Gold at 2030 Commonwealth Games

Indian Weightlifting Stars Aim for Gold

Harjinder Kaur and Gyaneshwari Yadav, who both earned silver medals at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, have pledged 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 one bronze.

India's Weightlifting Achievements

Mirabai Chanu's victory in the women's 48 kg category was a standout moment, marking her third consecutive Commonwealth gold. Gyaneshwari Yadav set a national record with a combined lift of 199 kg in the women's 53 kg category, 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. Additional silver medals were won by 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), while Bindyarani Devi secured a bronze in the women's 58 kg category.

Athletes' Aspirations for Future Success

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Preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games

The 2026 Games were conducted in a compact format, resulting in the exclusion of several traditional Indian medal-winning sports such as shooting, wrestling, and badminton. India finished fourth in the overall medal tally with 39 medals, including 13 gold, 17 silver, and nine bronze.

India's journey towards hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games officially commenced with the ceremonial handover of the Commonwealth Games Flag during the Closing Ceremony in Glasgow. This event not only marked the return of the Games to India after the 2010 edition in New Delhi but also the first time Gujarat will host.

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is committed to enhancing infrastructure and reinstating traditional sports to ensure a successful medal tally at the upcoming Games.