Raja Muthupandi Shines with Silver at 2026 Commonwealth Games

Celebrating a Silver Medal Achievement

On July 27, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya expressed his admiration for Raja Muthupandi's impressive silver medal win in the Men's 65kg weightlifting category at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games, highlighting it as a significant accomplishment for India.

Muthupandi's remarkable performance culminated in a silver medal victory during the event held on Sunday (local time).

Mandaviya took to social media to congratulate Muthupandi, stating, "Proud Moment for Indian Weightlifting! Many congratulations to Raja Muthupandi for clinching Silver in Men’s 65kg Weightlifting."

Proud Moment for Indian Weightlifting!

Many congratulations to Raja Muthupandi for clinching Silver in Men’s 65kg Weightlifting. #Cheer4Bharat #CWG2026 pic.twitter.com/qjldVR9ja5

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) July 27, 2026

The 26-year-old athlete achieved a total lift of 286kg, successfully lifting 126kg in the snatch and 160kg in the clean and jerk, which secured him the second position on the podium.

The gold medal was claimed by Malaysia's Aznil Bin Bidin Muhamed, who set a Commonwealth Games record with a total of 299kg, marking his third consecutive title after winning in Gold Coast 2018 and Birmingham 2022.

Muthupandi kicked off his competition with a successful lift of 126kg in the snatch on his second attempt, followed by a clean and jerk lift of 160kg, also on his second try, which contributed to his total of 286kg and added another medal to India's achievements in Glasgow.

This silver medal further enriched India's weightlifting accolades on Sunday, as Olympic silver medalist Mirabai Chanu also secured her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold in the women's 48kg category, while Chanambam Rishikanta Singh earned silver in the men's 60kg event.