Indian weightlifter Sorokhaibam Bindyarani Devi won a bronze medal in the women's 58kg event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games [1].
The achievement reinforces India's standing in international weightlifting and provides momentum for the athlete as she targets upcoming global competitions.
Devi secured her place on the podium during the competition held on July 28, 2026 [1], in Glasgow, Scotland [2]. She achieved a total lift of 199kg [3], which was sufficient to earn third place in the event [3].
Her performance was split between two disciplines. Devi recorded an 87kg lift in the snatch [3] and a 112kg lift in the clean-and-jerk [3]. The combined effort allowed her to outpace other competitors in the 58kg category [1].
Following the event, Devi expressed her satisfaction with the result. "Feeling very good," Devi said [4].
With the Commonwealth Games concluded, the athlete has shifted her focus toward future goals. Devi said she is now eyeing a medal at the Asian Games [4].
“Bindyarani Devi won a bronze medal in the women's 58kg event”
This medal adds to India's growing success in the weightlifting arena, demonstrating a consistent ability to produce podium-finishing athletes in the middle-weight categories. By transitioning her focus to the Asian Games, Devi is moving from a Commonwealth-level competition to one of the most competitive regional weightlifting circuits in the world.
