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Weightlifter Loses Gold by 1kg in Dramatic Finish
30 Jul
Summary
- Lovepreet Singh secured silver in the men's 110kg+ by 1kg.
- He broke two Commonwealth Games records before losing gold.
- India's weightlifting team concluded with eight medals overall.
India's weightlifting campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games concluded with a silver medal for Lovepreet Singh in the men's 110kg+ final. The 28-year-old secured India's sixth silver in the sport, contributing to the team's overall eight medals.
Singh held a commanding lead after a record-breaking snatch of 176kg. He further extended his lead in the clean and jerk with a 212kg lift, setting a new total Games record of 388kg. However, New Zealand's David Andrew Liti performed a stunning final clean and jerk lift of 233kg, surpassing Singh's total by one kilogram to claim the gold medal.
Despite the dramatic finish, India's weightlifters achieved a remarkable haul. The men's contingent earned medals in every category, while Mirabai Chanu remained the sole female gold medalist. The team concluded with one gold, six silver, and one bronze medal from 11 lifters.
