Indian weightlifter Rishikanta Singh Chanambam won a silver medal in the men's 60 kg event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Sunday [1], [2].
The performance marks a significant achievement for India's sporting delegation in Glasgow, as Singh established a new benchmark for the Games in the snatch category [3], [5].
Competing on day four of the Games, Singh recorded a snatch lift of 121 kg [1], [4]. This lift established a new Commonwealth Games record for the event [5]. He followed this with a clean and jerk lift of 143 kg [1], resulting in a total combined lift of 264 kg [1], [2].
Despite the record-breaking start, Singh fell short of the gold medal after a final attempt to lift 148 kg failed [1]. This allowed Muhammad Aniq Khastan of Malaysia to secure the top spot on the podium [1].
Reports on India's overall medal tally vary. Some sources said this was India's first silver medal of the Games [2], [3], while other reports said it was the second overall medal for the country [1].
The event took place in Glasgow, Scotland, as part of the broader 2026 Commonwealth Games schedule [2], [6]. Singh's silver medal contributes to India's standing in the weightlifting discipline, where the athlete's total of 264 kg placed him among the top competitors in the 60 kg class [1], [2].
“Rishikanta Singh Chanambam won a silver medal in the men's 60 kg event”
Singh's record-breaking snatch lift demonstrates a high level of technical proficiency and strength that elevates India's competitiveness in the 60 kg weight class. While the failed 148 kg attempt cost him the gold, the silver medal and the new Games record provide a psychological boost for the Indian contingent during the early stages of the Glasgow Games.
