Sorokhaibam Bindyarani Devi won a bronze medal in the women's 58kg weightlifting event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games [1].
This achievement maintains India's presence on the podium in weightlifting and marks a consistent performance for Devi across multiple international games.
The competition took place on Monday, July 28, 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland [1]. Devi secured the third-place finish with a total lift of 199kg [3]. This total was comprised of an 87kg snatch and a 112kg clean and jerk [3].
Devi has a history of success at the Commonwealth Games. She previously won a silver medal in the 55kg class at the Birmingham 2022 Games [3]. Her transition to the 58kg category for the Glasgow event did not hinder her ability to reach the podium.
Following the event, Devi said she is feeling very good and intends to use this momentum to target medals at the upcoming Asian Games [4].
The 58kg category remains highly competitive, and Devi's total lift of 199kg [3] placed her among the top three athletes in the Commonwealth. Her performance in Glasgow reinforces her status as a primary contender for India in the sport of weightlifting.
“Sorokhaibam Bindyarani Devi won a bronze medal in the women's 58kg weightlifting event”
Bindyarani Devi's bronze medal demonstrates her adaptability across weight classes, moving from the 55kg class in 2022 to the 58kg class in 2026. By maintaining a podium position, she establishes a baseline of performance that serves as a strategic stepping stone toward the Asian Games, where competition typically intensifies with the addition of East Asian powerhouses.
