Bindyarani Devi Secures Bronze Medal at Commonwealth Games 2026
Celebrating Bindyarani Devi's Achievement
In New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu extended her congratulations to Indian weightlifter Bindyarani Devi for clinching the bronze medal in the women's 58kg category at the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also commended the Manipuri athlete's remarkable accomplishment.
President Murmu expressed her admiration on social media, stating, "Congratulations to Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam for winning the Bronze Medal in the Women’s 58 kg weightlifting event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. Your determination and resilience have made our nation proud. Your success serves as an inspiration to aspiring athletes across India."
Home Minister Amit Shah praised the 27-year-old on social media, saying, "Well done, Bindyarani Devi! You have made us proud by securing the Bronze Medal in the Women’s 58 kg Weightlifting event at the #CWG2026. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors."
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also took to social media to congratulate her, stating, "Congratulations to Bindyarani Devi for winning the Bronze Medal in the Women’s 58kg Weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Her relentless determination and dedication have once again brought pride to our nation. Each lift showcased her resilience and fighting spirit, inspiring many young athletes in India. I wish her continued success and many more accolades in the future."
Bindyarani showcased an impressive performance, finishing third behind Nigeria's Rafiatu Folashade Lawal, who secured gold with a Commonwealth Games record total of 229kg, and Canada's Ann Sophie Taschereau, who took silver with 215kg.
The Indian lifter began strongly in the snatch, with her coaches adjusting her opening attempt from 85kg to 83kg. She successfully lifted 83kg, followed by 85kg and then 87kg, ending this phase tied with England's Eliza Pratt but ahead on countback.
In the clean and jerk, her initial lift of 110kg was disqualified after a jury review due to an elbow buckle during the jerk. However, she rebounded to lift 112kg on her second attempt, bringing her total to 199kg and briefly placing her in silver medal contention. Although she was unable to lift 116kg in her final attempt, her total was sufficient to secure the bronze medal.
This podium finish marks Bindyarani's second consecutive medal at the Commonwealth Games, following her silver medal win at the Birmingham 2022 Games. This achievement also highlights her remarkable comeback after dealing with a knee injury in 2023 and transitioning between the 55kg and 58kg weight classes.
With Bindyarani's bronze, India's medal tally at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games has reached six, which includes one medal in para powerlifting. To date, India has secured one gold, three silver, and two bronze medals.
The current Indian medallists in Glasgow include Mirabai Chanu (gold, weightlifting), Rishikanta Singh (silver, weightlifting), Muthupandi Raja (silver, weightlifting), Gyaneshwari Yadav (silver, weightlifting), Bindyarani Devi (bronze, weightlifting), and Jhandu Kumar (bronze, para powerlifting).