Indian weightlifter Gyaneshwari Yadav won the silver medal in the women's 53kg event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games on July 27 [1, 2].

The achievement strengthens India's standing in the weightlifting discipline and adds a significant medal to the national tally during the Glasgow games.

Yadav competed at the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow, Scotland [1, 3]. She secured the silver medal after posting a personal-best total lift of 199 kg [4, 5].

During the competition, Yadav recorded snatch lifts of 82 kg, 85 kg, and 88 kg [6]. Her performance peaked during the clean-and-jerk portion of the event. She successfully completed a lift of 111 kg, a mark that broke both the Commonwealth and Games records [7].

This result marks India's third medal in the lifting category at these games [5]. The event took place as part of the broader weightlifting schedule held this month in Scotland [1, 3].

Yadav's performance in the 53kg category highlights a competitive peak for the athlete, combining a new personal record with a historic record-breaking lift in the clean-and-jerk [4, 7].

“Gyaneshwari Yadav won the silver medal in the women's 53kg event”

Yadav's silver medal and record-breaking 111 kg clean-and-jerk signify a shift in the competitive landscape of the women's 53kg category. By setting a new Commonwealth and Games record, she establishes a high benchmark for future competitions and cements India's role as a powerhouse in weightlifting within the Commonwealth circuit.